Hard

Reverse-Sear Prime Rib Roast

Total Time
3h 9m
13m prep · 176m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Hard
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🌾 Gluten-Free 🥜 Nut-Free ☪️ Halal ✡️ Kosher

I've perfected this reverse-sear prime rib, finally, after years of experimenting with different cooking methods for a standing rib roast. We feature this for a special Christmas dinner every year. Dry-brining the prime rib the day before roasting means every bite is flavorful, and slow-roasting at a low temperature followed by a high-heat sear ensures a delicious medium-rare doneness throughout with a savory herb crust.

Ingredients

  • 1 , 10 pound
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 0.5 cups butter , softened
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season roast generously with kosher salt.

  2. 2

    Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

  3. 3

    Remove roast from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.

  4. 4

    Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).

  5. 5

    Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper together in a small bowl.

  6. 6

    Spread butter mixture over roast. Place roast in a large roasting pan.

  7. 7

    Bake roast in the preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 3 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil; allow to rest, about 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Meanwhile, increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

  9. 9

    Once the oven has come up to temperature, uncover rested roast and return it to the oven. Bake until well-browned, 6 to 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

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