Special Occasion Scrumptious Prime Rib Recipe

Elevate your holiday feast or special event with this unbelievably tender and flavorful prime rib roast! This family-favorite recipe, passed down through generations, delivers restaurant-quality results with surprising ease. The secret? A perfect sear that creates a crisp exterior while locking in juicy, melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Forget complicated techniques – this recipe is surprisingly simple, even easier than a turkey! Learn how to achieve the perfect rare to medium-rare prime rib, a true showstopper for any occasion. Featuring a simple garlic-infused preparation, this recipe is guaranteed to impress your guests. Get ready to experience the rich, savory flavor of a perfectly cooked prime rib – a culinary masterpiece worth every penny!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 98 mins
Calories 1007 kcal
Protein 97g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Special Occasion Scrumptious Prime Rib

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How to Make Special Occasion Scrumptious Prime Rib

  1. Remove prime rib roast from refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.
  2. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
  3. Using a sharp knife, cut 16 small slits (about 1/2 inch deep) evenly spaced throughout the roast.
  4. Prepare 16 small slivers of garlic (approximately 1 clove total, minced)
  5. Carefully insert a garlic sliver into each slit, gently pressing the meat together after inserting each piece.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Generously rub this mixture all over the roast.
  7. Place the roast, fat side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
  8. Do not add any water or liquid to the pan.
  9. Sear in the 500°F (260°C) oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat is well-browned.
  10. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
  11. Continue roasting according to the following guidelines (include searing time in total cooking time):
  12. - Rare to Medium-Rare: 18 minutes per pound
  13. - Medium: 22 minutes per pound
  14. - Well-done: 27 minutes per pound
  15. Remove the roast from the oven and loosely tent it with aluminum foil.
  16. Let the roast rest for at least 15 minutes before carving to allow the juices to redistribute.
  17. Carve and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

183g

Carbs

0g

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