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    The Best Slow Roasted Prime Rib

    Published: Dec 18, 2020 · Modified: Dec 2, 2022 · Amy Casey · Leave a Comment

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    This Slow Roasted Prime Rib is absolutely the BEST! It is so easy to prepare and is juicy and delicious every time. The butter, garlic and herb rub makes this an entrée everyone will love.

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    why I love a slow roasted prime rib

    This showstopper of an entrée is perfect to serve for holidays, special celebrations or just about any time you want to enjoy an awesome dinner.

    Preparing a slow roasted prime rib is easier than you think. Don't be scared of making this rich, tender and juicy standing rib roast. With just a few easy steps, the oven does most of the work for you.

    My favorite side dishes to serve with prime rib are cheddar stuffed potatoes, garlic butter mushrooms (the blue cheese in this recipe is fabulous along side the prime rib!), and honey mustard roasted Brussels sprouts.

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    the ingredients

    • prime rib roast (also know as standing rib roast)
    • salted butter
    • garlic cloves
    • rosemary ~ fresh
    • thyme ~ fresh
    • parsley ~ fresh
    • kosher salt
    • freshly ground pepper
    • prepared horseradish
    • sour cream
    • mayonnaise
    sliced slow roasted prime rib

    A prime rib roast can be expensive. But they do go on sale a few times of the year. Easter and Christmas are holidays when you can get a great deal on the roast. Be on the lookout for sales and be sure to pick one up.

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    what size prime rib roast should I buy

    It can be confusing on just how big or small a prime rib roast to buy. The largest roasts have 6 rib bones and can weigh 12 to 16 pounds. That is one BIG roast! But smaller roasts are also available. A good rule of thumb is to estimate 2 generous servings per bone. This means that a 4 bone prime rib roast is about 7 to 8 pounds and will serve 8 people.

    The roast is also available boneless. But my preference is to get one with the bones attached. This will yield the most juicy and flavorful slow roasted prime rib.

    prime rib roast with butter, garlic, and herb rub with thermometer probes

    low and slow method for cooking a prime rib roast

    • Take the prime rib out of the refrigerator at least 1 1/2 hours before roasting it. If the roast is not room temperature, it will take longer to cook. It will also cook at an uneven rate.
    • Place the roast bone side done in the pan. The bones will act as a roasting rack.
    • Make sure to rub all sides of the roast with the butter, garlic and herb seasoning mixture (recipe below) for the best over all flavor.
    • A wireless meat thermometer is the easiest and most foolproof way to cook a perfect slow roasted prime rib. Place the probe into the center of the roast and set the thermometer for the desired temperature. See the list below for the internal temperature for prime rib.
    • Start the roast off in a hot oven ~ 500 degrees F. This will make the outside of the prime rib a beautiful roasted brown. After 30 minutes, lower the oven to 325 degrees F to slow cook the roast for the most flavor. Also, this ensures that the center of the roast does not overcook. Cook the roast for an additional 11 to 15 minutes per pound.
    • When the prime rib reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the oven and place it on a cutting board. Cover with foil and let rest for 30 minutes. The roast will continue cooking and the juices will redistribute throughout the roast.
    • When ready to carve the roast, first cut off the bones. Then slice the roast into at least 1-inch thick slices. Pour any juices from the cutting board over the sliced meat.
    sliced slow roasted prime rib on a cutting board

    what should the internal temperature of cooked prime rib roast be?

    Depending on how you like your prime rib ~ rare, medium rare, medium or medium well ~ the meat will have a certain internal temperature. A wireless meat thermometer is the most foolproof way to make a foolproof slow cooked prime rib roast. The prime rib continues to cook after it is taken out of the oven so follow the temperatures below for a perfect prime rib roast.

    • Rare ~ the center of the roast is bright red and pinkish toward the exterior. Remove the roast from the oven at 115 degrees F. The temperature will rise to 120 degrees F as the roasts rests.
    • Medium rare ~ the center of the roast is very pink and and slightly brown toward the exterior. Remove the roast from the oven at 125 degrees F. The temperature will rise to 130 degrees F as the roasts rests.
    • Medium ~ the center of the roast is light pink and brown toward the exterior. Remove the roast from the oven at 130 degrees F. The temperature will rise to 135 degrees F as the roasts rests.
    • Medium well~ the center of the roast is brown as is the exterior. Remove the roast from the oven at 140 degrees F. The temperature will rise to 145 degrees F as the roasts rests.

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    2 slices of slow roasted prime rib on a cutting board

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    sliced prime rib roast on a cutting board with 1 rib bone

    The Best Slow Roasted Prime Rib


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    • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
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    This Slow Roasted Prime Rib is absolutely the BEST! It is so easy to prepare and is juicy and delicious every time. The butter, garlic and herb rub makes this an entrée everyone will love.


    Ingredients

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    for the prime rib roast

    • 1 standing prime rib roast with bones ~ 3 to 5 bones (estimate 2 to 3 servings per bone)
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
    • 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper

    for the horseradish cream

    • 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

    Instructions

    1. Remove the roast from the refrigerator 1 1/2 hours before roasting.
    2. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Adjust the oven rack to the lower one-third of the oven. The roast should cook in the center of the oven.
    3. In a small bowl, combine the butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, kosher salt and pepper.
    4. Place the roast bone side down in a roasting pan. Rub the butter mixture on all sides of the roast.
    5. Insert a wireless meat thermometer into the roast, if using.
    6. Roast the prime rib at 500 degrees F for 30 minutes.
    7. Lower the temperature to 325 degrees F. Continue roasting the prime rib for 11 to 12 minutes a pound for rare or 115 degrees F on the thermometer and 13 to 15 minutes per pound for medium rare or 125 degrees F on the thermometer. The temperature will continue to rise as the roast is out of the oven and resting.
    8. Remove the roast from the oven and place it on a cutting board. Cover with foil and let rest for 30 minutes.
    9. Make the horseradish cream while the roast rests. Combine the horseradish, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a small bowl. Set aside.
    10. After the resting time, cut the bones off the roast. Carve the roast into about 1-inch thick slices.
    11. Serve the prime rib with the horseradish cream.

    Notes

    • Take the prime rib out of the refrigerator at least 1 1/2 hours before roasting it. If the roast is not room temperature, it will take longer to cook. It will also cook at an uneven rate.
    • Place the roast bone side done in the pan. The bones will act as a roasting rack.
    • Make sure to rub all sides of the roast with the butter, garlic and herb seasoning mixture (recipe below) for the best all over flavor.
    • A wireless meat thermometer is the easiest and best way to cook a perfect slow roasted prime rib. Place the probe into the center of the roast and set the thermometer for the desired temperature. See the list below for the internal temperature for prime rib.
    • Start the roast off in a hot oven ~ 500 degrees F. This will make the outside of the prime rib a beautiful roasted brown. After 30 minutes, lower the oven to 325 degrees F to slow cook the roast for the most flavor. Also this ensures that the center of the roast does not overcook. Also, this ensures that the center of the roast does not overcook. Cook the roast for an additional 11 to 15 minutes per pound.
    • When the prime rib reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the oven and place it on a cutting board. Cover with foil and let rest for 30 minutes. The roast will continue cooking and the juices will redistribute throughout the roast.
    • When ready to carve the roast, first cut off the bones. Then slice the roast into at least 1-inch slices. Pour any juices from the cutting board over the sliced meat.
    • Prep Time: 60 minutes
    • Cook Time: 90 minutes
    • Category: entree
    • Method: roast in oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
    • Calories: 637
    • Sugar: 0.9 g
    • Sodium: 1864 mg
    • Fat: 50.7 g
    • Saturated Fat: 22.6 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 6.9 g
    • Fiber: 0.7 g
    • Protein: 36.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 154 mg

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