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This slow roasted prime rib recipe features a flavorful crust of garlic and fresh minced herbs. The prime rib is cooked to golden brown perfection and comes out tender and juicy every time. The perfect main course for a special occasion!

When I’m really looking to impress, I serve this ultra flavorful slow roasted prime rib for the holidays with some side dishes such as pineapple casserole, Thanksgiving salad, zucchini fritters,Ruth’s Chris sweet potato casseroleand bacon wrapped green beans. I always get tons of rave reviews from family and friends.

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When the holidays roll around, I like to treat my guests to a special meal for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. In my opinion, there’s nothing more special than dinner recipes like prime rib roast. It’s so incredibly flavorful and also happens to be quite easy to make!

Table of Contents

  • Slow Roasted Prime Rib Ingredients
  • How Do You Cook Prime Rib?
  • How To Buy A Prime Rib
  • Tips For The Best Roast
  • Quick Tip
  • Slow Roasted Prime Rib Cooking Time
  • Beef Temperatures
  • Recipe FAQs
  • Flavor Variations
  • More Great beef Recipes
  • Love This Recipe?
  • Slow Roasted Prime Rib Recipe

Slow Roasted Prime Rib Ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need a prime rib roast, olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, kosher salt and black pepper.

How Do You Cook Prime Rib?

Cooking the perfect prime rib sounds intimidating, but with the right recipe it can be easy. Once you have selected your meat, let it rest on the counter for a half an hour. While the beef is resting, prepare it by tying it with twine between the ribs. This helps keep the meat together during the cooking process. Make a rub for the roast out of olive oil, garlic and seasonings. Generously coat the prime rib with the rub. Transfer the meat to a roasting pan. Place the roast in the oven and let it roast at high heat until the outside is browned. Lower the heat and continue to cook the meat. When it is done and the beef has reached your desired internal temperature, take it out of the hot oven. Once the meat rests for 20 minutes, serve the meat with any pan juices and enjoy!

How To Buy A Prime Rib

Prime rib is section of 7 beef ribs called standing rib roast or a bone-in rib roast. A full standing rib roast usually weighs about 17 pounds and is often cut into smaller sections. Each rib can serve 2 people, although you can serve a rib to each person for a larger meal or for presentation purposes. In order to determine how many ribs you need for your meal figure out how many people you will serve.

For the best quality of ribs, purchase your ribs from a butcher shop or a grocery store with a good butcher counter in a USDA “prime” or “choice” grade. You can ask for the bones of the roast to be “frenched”, which means your butcher will cut away the fat and meat at the ends of the ribs for a nicer presentation.

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Tips For The Best Roast

  • Some people remove the bones before cooking. I find that step unnecessary as the bone helps add to the flavor and moisture of the roast.
  • If your prime rib roast comes straight out of the refrigerator it will tend to cook unevenly, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature first!.
  • Remember to remove your meat about 5 degrees lower than the temperature you are aiming for. Cover the meat in aluminum foil and let it rest with the thermometer in place. The interior of the meat will continue to cook as it rests.

Quick Tip

Leftover slow roasted prime rib will stay fresh in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Slow Roasted Prime Rib Cooking Time

The amount of time that a prime rib takes to cook depends on the how done you want your meat. After an initial 15 minutes at 500 degrees F, you will cook the meat at 325 degrees F. The interior of the meat will reach a nice rare in about 10-11 minutes per pound at 325 degrees F. I cooked a 12 pound prime rib in 2 hours and 5 minutes. If you want a more done beef, add a few more minutes per pound. Remember that the time is only an estimate for planning purposes. You will want to cook your meat to the temperature corresponding to the doneness you want regardless of time.

Beef Temperatures

For a roast beef, you can determine the doneness based on the temperature of the inside of the meat. Make sure to remove the meat from the oven about 5 degrees below the temperature you are aiming for. Monitor the meat as it rests to make sure that it reaches your ideal temperature.

  • Rare: 120-130 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 130-135 degrees F
  • Medium: 135-140 degrees F
  • Medium Well: 145-155 degrees F
  • Well Done: 155 degrees F
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Recipe FAQs

What cut of meat is prime rib?

Prime rib is a rib roast that contains tender, flavorful beef. A cow has 13 ribs. Counting from the front rib to the back rib, the the full rib roast consists of ribs 6 through 12. You will want to buy at least 3 ribs for your roast. Your roast can be cut from ribs toward the back of the cow, near the loin. This cut is less marbled but contains more tender meat. Ribs near the front are also delicious and marbled and have a lot of flavor.

What is the best method to cook prime rib?

The best way to cook prime rib is to slow roast it, by first broiling the exterior to brown it, then lowering the temperature until the meat slowly cooks to the correct temperature.

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Flavor Variations

While this slow roasted prime rib recipe is great as written, you can customize the flavors to suit your tastes.

  • Herbs: You can use other types of fresh or dried herbs such as sage, parsley, oregano or Italian seasoning.
  • Spices: Feel free to add some spices to the meat before it goes into the oven. Some great choices include garlic powder, onion powder or smoked paprika.
  • Sauces: Serve your meat with mushroom steak sauce, or my tangy homemade A-1 style steak sauce recipe.

Prime rib is a tender and flavorful cut of meat that is perfect for holidays and special occasions. With this recipe, making prime rib will be so easy with picture perfect results every time!

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This slow roasted prime rib recipe features a flavorful crust of garlic and fresh minced herbs. The prime rib is cooked to golden brown perfection and comes out tender and juicy every time. The perfect main course for a special occasion!

Time

Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time2 hours hours

Total Time2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Course Main

Cuisine American

Serves 10

Ingredients

  • 12 pounds bone in prime rib roast 6 ribs
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves minced
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.

  • Let your prime rib rest on the counter for 30 minutes. This allows the beef to cook more evenly.

  • While the prime rib is resting, tie it with twine between each rib. This holds the meat together as it roasts. Wrap the ends of the bones with foil to prevent them from burning.

  • Make a rub for the prime rib by mixing together the olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.

  • Generously coat the prime rib with the olive oil rub.

  • Place a meat thermometer in the center of the roast. Place the roast on a sheet pan or in a baking dish.

  • Cook your prime rib at 500 degrees F for 15 minutes to get a browned and flavorful exterior. Watch your roast, if the exterior starts to get too dark for your liking, lower the temperature of the oven to 325 degrees F.

  • After 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F. Roast the meat until the thermometer reaches 5 degrees below your ideal temperature.

  • Remove the prime rib from the oven, cover it in foil and let it rest for 20 minutes.

  • Cut off the rib bones by holding the bones up vertically and cutting down between the bone and the meat.

  • Slice and serve the prime rib.

Notes

  1. Some people remove the bones before cooking, I find that step unnecessary as the meat gets well seasoned with the bone in and I find that the bone helps add to the flavor and moisture of the roast.
  2. If your prime rib roast comes straight out of the refrigerator it will tend to cook unevenly, so be sure to let it sit at room temperature before you put it in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 329mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 8mg

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Originally Posted October 19, 2023

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FAQs

How long does it take to cook a prime rib at 250 degrees? ›

Place the seasoned rib roast on a greased roasting rack in a roasting tray. Heat the oven to 250°F with the rack in the lower middle position. Cook for 4 to 5 hours or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the roast is 125-130°F for medium-rare prime rib, or 135-140°F for medium.

Is it better to cook prime rib low and slow? ›

You'll cook the prime rib low and slow in the oven, then crank up the heat at the end to achieve a crisp outside. This method has several advantages: the prime rib loses less juice to the bottom of the roasting pan and it cooks evenly all the way through.

Can you cook prime rib at 200 degrees? ›

Instead, we slowly roast it in a 200 F oven until its inner temperature reaches the perfect medium-rare, briefly let it rest, and then brown it at a very high temperature right before serving it.

How long does it take to cook prime rib at 300 degrees? ›

After the initial HOT flash, reduce open the oven to let out some heat and reduce the heat to 300 degrees F. For rare prime rib, bake for 11 to 14 minutes per pound. For medium-rare, about 15 to 18 minutes per pound. For medium, about 18 to 21 minutes per pound.

How long to cook 7 lb prime rib at 250? ›

Place in the oven for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, turn the temperature on the oven down to 250°F and continue to cook the prime rib for 12-15 minutes per pound of meat, or until the internal temperature reaches 122°F for medium rare. The internal temperature will continue to rise 5-10 degrees as you rest the meat.

How long does it take to cook a 5 pound prime rib at 250 degrees? ›

You're looking at roughly 25 MINUTES PER POUND. and you're going to need a meat thermometer to be able to check the doneness of the meat. Start checking at the 1/2 way point and keep checking about once an hour. Pick out the thickest part of the beef to measure, to see how far you are to your preferred doneness.

How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? ›

How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? The secret to restaurant-style prime rib is cooking the meat super slow at low temperatures. I recommend cooking prime rib at no higher than 200 degrees F. This cooks the meat very slowly, turning the fat into butter and rendering the proteins juicy and soft.

Is it better to cook prime rib at 225 or 250? ›

It will take between 35 and 40 minutes per pound to smoke a prime rib at 225° to reach a rare to medium-rare internal temperature. If you smoke it at 250°, it will take 30 to 35 minutes per pound to achieve a rare to medium-rare internal temperature.

Should prime rib be roasted fat side up or down? ›

Place the roast fat side up, bone side down, in a large roasting pan. Cook for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. This allows the heat to sear the roast, trapping the juicy flavors inside while the rest of the meat cooks. On average, each pound of rib needs 15 minutes to cook (i.e., a 4 lb.

How long to cook 20 lb prime rib at 250 degrees? ›

Cook the prime rib low and slow at 250°F until the internal temperature reaches 120°F, about 3 hours, depending on its size. Take the roast off the heat.

What is the perfect temperature to cook prime rib? ›

Cook Time and Temperature:

Start by cooking your prime rib at 500°F for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 325° F and cook for 10-12 min per pound for rare, or 13-14 min per pound for medium rare, or 14-15 min per pound for medium well. A meat thermometer is essential to ensure you cook it perfectly!

What is the lowest temperature to cook prime rib? ›

The Benefits of Slow Roasting

For pink meat all the way to the edge, you'll want to keep your oven temperature under 300 degrees F. Slow roast Prime Rib also tends to offer a better depth of flavor because the fat melts and infuses into the rest of the meat.

How long to cook prime rib at 225 in oven? ›

In order to reach medium rare, 130 to 135°F, in the deepest part of a roast, if it is boneless and hovering above a pan with liquid in it, if cooking starts with the meat at refrigerator temp of about 38°F, if air temp at the level of the meat is 225 to 250°F, estimate about 30 minutes per inch in diameter plus 20 ...

How long to cook 8 lb prime rib at 350? ›

Beef Rib Eye Roast 8-10 lb. in 350 degree oven, remove when meat temperature reaches: 135 degrees (med-rare) 13-15 minutes per lb.; 150 degrees (medium) 16-18 minutes per lb.

How long do you cook prime rib at 300 degrees per pound? ›

At 300 degrees F, a prime rib will take approximately 20 minutes per pound. At 325 degrees it will take approximately 17 minutes per pound. We recommend using temperature as your guide to determining doneness. The internal temperature of your roast should be 125 to 130 degrees at the center of its thickest part.

How long to cook 10 lb prime rib at 225? ›

It takes approximately 35 minutes per pound to smoke prime rib to Rare doneness with the smoker running steady at 225 degrees F. If you like your prime rib closer to Medium doneness, plan on 40 minutes per pound at 225 degrees F.

What is the best temperature to cook a prime rib roast? ›

Start by cooking your prime rib at 500°F for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 325° F and cook for 10-12 min per pound for rare, or 13-14 min per pound for medium rare, or 14-15 min per pound for medium well.

What is the perfect temperature for prime rib? ›

A thermometer is the only way to guarantee perfectly cooked meat, and a good instant read thermometer is the best one for the job. Aim for 115 to 120°F for medium rare (125 to 130°F after resting), or 125 to 130°F for medium (135 to 140°F after resting).

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