Description
This Ultimate Standing Rib Roast recipe delivers a perfectly cooked prime rib with a flavorful salt and pepper crust. The roast is first seasoned and brought to room temperature, then seared at a high temperature before finishing in the oven to a tender, medium-rare finish. Resting the meat ensures juicy, savory slices ideal for special occasions or an indulgent feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Rib Roast
- 1 standing rib roast (prime rib), approximately 8 lbs
Seasoning
- 2-4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2-4 tablespoons ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare seasoning and prime rib: Combine kosher salt and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Pat the standing rib roast dry with paper towels. Rub the salt and pepper mixture evenly all over the roast, using your best judgment on quantity. Allow the roast to sit uncovered for at least 2 hours at room temperature to absorb flavors and relax.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 500°F (260°C) and allow it to fully preheat prior to roasting.
- Roast at high temperature: Place the rib roast fat side up directly on a roasting pan or tray—no roasting rack required. Insert the roast into the preheated oven and roast uncovered at 500°F for the first 20 minutes to create a crispy crust.
- Adjust oven temperature and continue cooking: Lower oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue roasting for about 15 minutes per pound for medium-rare doneness. If your roast is particularly large or robust, extend cooking time up to 16-17 minutes per pound.
- Monitor doneness without opening oven: Resist the urge to open the oven door during cooking to maintain consistent heat. Use a wireless meat thermometer for tracking internal temperature if desired.
- Rest the roast: Once cooked, remove the roast from the oven and immediately cover loosely with foil or the roasting pan cover. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes. This step allows the juices to redistribute and the meat to finish cooking, resulting in a tender, juicy prime rib.
- Slice and serve: Carve the roast into steaks and serve immediately. Complement with creamy horseradish sauce or your preferred accompaniments for a classic prime rib experience.
Notes
- Use kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for the best crust flavor.
- Do not open the oven door during cooking to prevent heat loss and uneven cooking.
- Use a wireless meat thermometer to track internal temperature without opening the oven.
- Resting the roast is critical for ensuring juicy, tender slices.
- Adjust cooking times slightly based on your oven and size of the roast for perfect results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Sugar: 0.003 g
- Sodium: 649 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.3 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 91 mg
