Who-Roast Beast

🥗 Ingredients

• 1 bone-in prime rib roast (5-6 lbs, about 3 ribs)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth (for au jus)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Temper the roast: Remove the prime rib from the refrigerator 2-3 hours before cooking. A room temperature roast cooks more evenly. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
2. Make the herb butter: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and olive oil until well combined. This is your flavor bomb!
3. Season generously: Coat the entire roast with the herb butter mixture. Season very generously with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides. Don't be shy?this is a big piece of meat!
4. High heat sear: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Place the roast bone-side down in a roasting pan. Roast for 20 minutes to create a beautiful crust.
5. Low and slow: Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Continue roasting for approximately 15 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 125°F (52°C) for medium-rare.
6. Rest is essential: Remove the roast when it's 5°F below your target temp (it will continue cooking). Tent loosely with foil and rest for 20-30 minutes. This redistributes the juices!
7. Make au jus: While the roast rests, place the roasting pan on the stovetop. Add beef broth and scrape up all the brown bits. Simmer until slightly reduced.
8. Carve and serve: Slice between the ribs for bone-in portions, or cut the bones away and slice the meat to desired thickness. Serve with the au jus.