Prime Rib Roast
Ingredients
• 1 (5–7 lb) standing rib roast
• 2 tbsp coarse kosher salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
1. Remove roast from the refrigerator 2 hours before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
3. Mix salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, garlic, olive oil, and Dijon into a paste. Rub all over roast.
4. Place roast bone-side down in a roasting pan.
5. Roast at 500°F for 20 minutes to develop crust.
6. Reduce temperature to 325°F (165°C) and cook until internal temperature reaches 120°F for rare or 130°F for medium rare.
7. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest 20–30 minutes before slicing.
