Description
Classic Prime Rib is a succulent and flavorful roast beef dish featuring an 8-pound standing rib roast seasoned simply with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, roasted to perfection with a high-heat start for a crispy crust and finished at a lower temperature to ensure tender, juicy meat. Perfect for special occasions or hearty family dinners.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 pound standing rib roast or prime rib roast
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) to prepare for roasting the prime rib at high heat initially.
- Prepare the Roast: For best results, remove the rib roast from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for at least one hour. This helps the meat cook more evenly. Generously rub the entire roast with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to season it well.
- Roast at High Heat: Place the rib roast fat side up in a large roasting pan. Roast undisturbed in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. This step creates a flavorful crust.
- Reduce Temperature and Continue Roasting: Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) without opening the oven door. Continue roasting the meat without basting for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the roast reaches your desired internal temperature: 115°F for rare, 120-125°F for medium rare, and 125-130°F for medium. For an 8-pound roast, expect about 1.5 hours additional roasting time, increasing by 15 minutes per pound for larger roasts.
- Remove and Tent the Roast: Take the roast out of the oven and tent it loosely with foil. The internal temperature may rise an additional 10 degrees during resting.
- Rest the Meat: Let the prime rib rest undisturbed for 20 to 30 minutes. Resting allows the juices to redistribute evenly throughout the meat, ensuring it stays tender and juicy when carved.
Notes
- Nutritional information includes the total weight of the serving including the bone, so actual edible portions will have slightly different nutritional values.
- For optimal flavor and even cooking, let the roast come to room temperature by standing out of the fridge for at least one hour before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 8 oz cooked meat including bone weight)
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 55 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
