Dazzle your guests this holiday season with the perfect Prime Rib roast, guaranteed to make you shine like the North Star. This foolproof recipe is ideal for both amateur and seasoned cooks. What makes a Prime Rib roast truly special is its crispy, caramelized crust paired with the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture of a medium-rare center. When planning your feast, estimate about 1 lb per person. Visit your local butcher to ensure you get the perfect size for your gathering, and you’ll be all set for a show-stopping meal. To ensure the perfect roast the ratio per weight and cooking time is utmost important.
Secret Ribeye Roast Calculations:
Seasoning: the instructions 1 to 1.5 tsp kosher salt per 1 lb + cracked black pepper (optional)
Roasting: 5 minutes per 1 lb at 500°F
Directions:
1. Rub the entire roast with kosher salt 1 to 24 hours before cooking.
2. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
3. Season with cracked black pepper to taste.
4. Place the roast in the oven and cook for 5 minutes per 1 lb (without opening the oven).
5. When the time is up, turn off the oven and leave the roast undisturbed for 2 hours. Do
not open the oven door at any point.
Serving: Transfer the roast to the center of the dinner table on a butcher block, garnished with fresh rosemary. Carve into 1⁄4 inch thick slices and serve.
Shout out to Costello’s Butcher Shop for this fine local farm raised Ribeye used to provide the images for this recipe.
"This foolproof recipe is ideal for both amateur and seasoned cooks."