Reverse-Sear Prime Rib Roast

Servings:

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.

Prep
13 min
Cook
176 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard

Ingredients

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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