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Prime Rib Roast

Name: Prime Rib Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 10-12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (3-to-4-rib) beef rib roast, approximately 8 to 10 pounds; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper

A showstopping beef rib roast with a perfect sear and buttery, herb-crusted exterior that roasts to a beautiful pink center. The generous marbling melts into every bite, while the crispy crust adds textural contrast, and a simple pan sauce ties everything together. Perfect for holiday gatherings and special celebrations when you want to impress guests.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

1 hour

Total

4 hours 15 minutes

Serves

10-12

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Instructions

1
Remove the roast from the refrigerator 2 to 3 hours before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
2
Preheat oven to 450°F.
3
Rub butter on the cut ends of the roast.
4
Combine flour, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl, then massage the mixture all over the meat.
5
Set the roast, rib side down, in a shallow roasting pan (the ribs act as a natural rack) and place in the oven.
6
Roast for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the roast is nicely darkened.
7
Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue to roast, basting every 15 to 20 minutes, until the roast reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (for medium-rare) on an instant-read thermometer.
8
Remove the roast to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before carving into either thick slabs or off the bone entirely, and then into thin slices.