Impress your guests with a succulent and flavorful prime rib roast recipe. This juicy bone-in beef rib roast, seasoned with a tantalizing blend of seasoning salt, is perfect for special occasions. Learn how to prepare and cook this classic dish to perfection.
Course Meats
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 1 hourhour30 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Author N. J. Sorensen, RDN
Ingredients
7poundsbone-in beef rib roast — external cap of fat removed
3tablespoonsseasoning salt — to taste
2poundsrock salt — to cover
Before cooking the prime ribbring the beef to room temperature. Usually 2 -3 hours.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the rock salt in a large roasting pan, covering the bottom.
Liberally season the beef rib roast with the seasoning salt.
Place the seasoned prime rib roast in the roasting pan.
Roast the prime rib at 325°F (165°C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 110°F (43°C) for medium-rare doneness.
Remove the prime rib roast from the oven, cover it lightly with aluminum foil, and let it stand for 1 hour to reach an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C).
Slice the prime rib against the grain into thin slices.
Serve the prime rib roast with your choice of sides, such as roast potatoes, vegetables, and horseradish sauce.
Notes
When cooking prime rib, it is essential to allow the large piece of beef to rest to the desired internal temperature for optimal tenderness and flavor. This recipe allows for serving medium-well (end cuts), medium, and medium-rare (center cuts) servings of prime rib.