Description
A succulent and flavorful prime rib roast, perfect for Christmas dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 (5-7 lb) prime rib roast
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and onion powder to form a paste.
- Rub the paste evenly all over the prime rib roast.
- Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting for about 15 minutes per pound for medium-rare, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C).
- Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.