Do you love prime rib? Cooking one doesn’t have to be difficult if you follow the tips and tricks in one of my favorite recipes. In fact, since we perfected this recipe we don’t even order prime rib from restaurants anymore because ours always turns out better.

The secret to prime rib cooking is all in the starting temperature in order to seal in those juices. With this method you’ll always have a tasty prime rib roast. Get ready to cook the best prime rib roast you ever tasted!

What You Need:

1 3 lb Prime Rib Roast
½ cup fresh rosemary, finely chopped
½ cup fresh thyme, finely chopped
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp cracked black pepper
1 meat thermometer

Hint: Try a digital wireless meat thermometer to make cooking meat to the exact temperature SO much easier!

Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl combine the fresh herbs, salt and pepper. Take the herb mixture and coat the outside of the prime rib roast, pressing the herbs lightly into the flesh to help them stick better. Coat the entire roast on all sides.

Place the prime rib roast into a large roasting pan. Insert the meat thermometer or probe into the middle of the roast and only deep enough so the tip of the probe rests in the center of the roast. This will tell you the internal temperature of the roast and ensure you cook it to the “doneness” you prefer.

Once the oven is up to temperature place the roast into the oven and cook at 500 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. After the half hour is up reduce the cooking temperature to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the prime rib roast to the desired internal temperature (see chart below for temperature guide.)

Once the roast’s internal temperature has hit your target temperature remove the roast from the oven, cover with tinfoil and allow to rest for 15 to 20 minutes. This allows the roast to pull all of it’s juices back into the meat for a juicier prime rib.

Once the resting period has passed slice your beautiful roast and enjoy!

Internal Temperature Guide:

Aim for the corresponding internal temperature to cook your meat to your desired “doneness”.

Rare: 140 degrees Fahrenheit

Medium Rare: 145 degrees Fahrenheit

Medium: 155 degrees Fahrenheit

Well Done: 170 degrees Fahrenheit (not recommended unless you want to risk drying out your beautiful prime rib roast)

As you can see prime rib cooking isn’t rocket science. Just follow the simple guide above and you’ll be cooking mouth watering prime rib roasts every time.