Did I just hear “oohs” and “aaahhhs”?!!
If you’re a Prime Rib Roast lover, too, but don’t care for taking out a second mortgage to afford to dine out on dinners such as this, you’re going to LOVE this recipe and method!
It turns out perfect every single time, it couldn’t be easier, and will knock the socks off your guests! I have made this for very important company without a single fret, and it’s presentation is truly jaw-dropping!
I’ve never had better at any restaurant in Chicago or New York City. And when I think of the price in comparison, it makes it that much more exciting!
And it really boosts my confidence and makes me feel accomplished in feeling that, wow, I made this?!And you can do this, too, with no trouble at all.
This is my standby go-to recipe for New Year’s Eve, and of course entertaining as well. The one thing I don’t do, as compared to other recipes, is insert cloves of garlic into the roast. But that’s just a matter of personal preference.
I actually prefer slow-roasted elephant garlic that has practically turned to butter and spread on crusty french bread slices to enjoy alongside. But you can certainly add cloves of garlic to your roast if you’d prefer it that way. There’s a lot of garlic in the rub, so any additional is completely up to you.
I also use ground rosemary compared to whole or even crushed. I really don’t recommend using whole, simply because the eating experience just isn’t a very pleasant one. I mean, who enjoys the roof of their mouth and their gums impaled with needle-sharp rosemary “leaves”? Crushed is better, ground is best. 😉
The one secret ingredient that really takes this rub over the top, is the wasabi powder. Yep, you read that correctly, wasabi powder. (Sometimes labeled “horseradish powder”.)
Don’t worry, it doesn’t make it “hot”. Not at all. But it does give it a unique warmth and peppery taste that just can’t be beat! So DO NOT omit it nor decrease the amount. This is just right the way it is.
I’ve adjusted and re-adjusted this recipe several times, and now I’m pleased and confident enough to share it with you all! I’ll also provide as many helpful tips as I can to ensure that yours comes out perfect every time, too!
Nothing’s worse than cutting into a roast and seeing that it’s overdone. *My times are for medium-rare, or a bit towards rare in the very middle of the roast, so if you prefer it more done, just add a bit more time to each of the three steps. Don’t worry, I’ll help you with that in the recipe directions.
So if you have a special event coming up, or a holiday such as Valentine’s Day, or maybe a special anniversary, birthday or just want to share with some friends or family, keep this one in mind!
This Prime Rib Roast is spectacular, and I cannot think of a better dish toserve when you want to impress or just treat someone you love!
Enjoy all, and let’s have a fantastic New Year!
Ingredients
- 1 (7-8 lb.) prime rib roast (with or without the rack of bones)
- 1/4 cup Kosher salt
- 2 tsp. ground rosemary or 1/8 cup dried crushed
- 1 tsp. dried Herbs de Provence
- 1/8 cup wasabi powder, (also called green "horseradish powder")
- 1/8 cup good garlic powder
- 1/16 cup (1 Tbl.) coarse ground black pepper
- 3 pats of soft butter (about 2 Tbl.)
- foil to line roaster
- butter-flavored spray to oil rack for roaster
Instructions
Let roast sit out and come to room temperature for about an hour.In small bowl, combine seasonings well. Do not pat roast dry, leave "wet". Pat on ALL of seasonings. (Some will fall off and you can pat them back on. Not all will stay, but most will.Spray roaster rack and place roast onto rack fat side-up. Place rack with roast into foil-lined roaster. DO NOT add water or any liquid to bottom of roaster.Let sit while oven fully preheats to 375 degrees. When fully preheated, (*my oven takes a full 15 minutes to come to temperature), place into oven so the roast is in the center. *Rack should be one level lower than center.Roast for 45 minutes. Turn oven off and DO NOT OPEN OVEN!! I stick a post-it note on the handle to remind myself! Let sit in the oven for 1 1/2 hours.After 1 1/2 hours resting time, turn oven back on and immediately set the timer for 45 more minutes. *IMPORTANT! If your oven has an upper heating element like mine does, just before turning oven back on, tent with foil to protect top while oven is heating back up! Once oven has reached the proper temp again, you can quickly pull the foil off.After 45 minutes, remove from oven and let rest! (I've actually had to let 2 different roasts rest for over an hour when company was late and it was fine, but let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes loosely tented before carving.) Once it's out of the oven and before tenting to rest, scrape the salt "shell" off of the outside with a sharp knife leaving most of the rest of the seasonings on. It's the salt shell that keeps this roast so juicy inside! But it's very salty and not pleasant to eat. Spread with pats of butter to melt on the outside. Tent with foil and let rest so the juices won't run out.Once cooled enough that when you carve it you won't loose the juices, slice into very thick, restaurant-style slices. *I always start in the middle, and work my way outward towards each end as I go so everyone gets a premo piece! Save the ends for Prime Rib hoagies the next day. 😉Serve with homemade au jus and sour cream-horseradish sauce for dipping if desired.Notes
*If your roast seems overly long and smaller around than normally, you'll need to decrease the time by 5-10 minutes per each of the three times to have it turn out rare/medium-rare. And always make sure that what you're buying truly is a "prime cut" and not a lesser, more tough grade. Also, "grass fed" beef will always be a little more tough and "gamey" tasting than beef that has been raised by grass and corn.
**If you prefer it more done, which I don't actually recommend, but if that's what you like, then add the same amount of extra time. *Remember, the ends will be a bit more done than in the very middle, so it's pretty easy to please everyone's taste just as it is. You can always place a few slices for those who prefer it more done in some hot au jus just for a minute or so on each side to cook it a bit further if need be, too. That also works really well.
FAQs
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.
What cut of meat do restaurants use for prime rib? ›
When you're shopping for prime rib, ask for a standing rib roast. That's the name you'll see at the butcher counter. The standing rib roast unsurprisingly comes from the rib section of the cow.
What is a chef style prime rib? ›
If you are looking for a prime rib roast that is easiest for carving, ask your butcher for a “chef style” prime rib roast. The ribs have been carved away from the roast and then tied back on with butcher twine. Now when you go to serve your roast, simply remove the butcher twine and the ribs fall away from the roast.
What temp do restaurants cook prime rib? ›
How do large restaurants typically prepare prime rib? - Quora. Low and slow, overnight, in a low temperature oven called an Alto-Sham. We season the meat with salt and pepper (under the fat cap) and load at 200⁰ F at about 11 PM. it's usually like 200⁰ for 8 hours, then hold at 140⁰ until service begins the next day.
Should prime rib sit out before cooking? ›
Preparing the Prime Rib Roast
Pull the rib roast out of the fridge and let temper on the counter for three hours. USDA guidelines requires food not be held above 33°F (1°C) for more than 4 hours. A three-hour rest on the counter is well within time constraints.
Why is my prime rib always tough? ›
Prime rib is at its best cooked rare or medium rare — it should not be cooked past medium (140°F) or all the fat will melt out of the meat, leaving it tough, dry, and chewy. After the prime rib is cooked, make sure to let it rest for 30 minutes for the meat to reabsorb all the delicious juices before carving.
Why do you salt prime rib before cooking? ›
The salt helps trap the heat to better cook the prime rib. “It conducts the heat and seals it,” says Betz.
Which is better prime rib or ribeye? ›
However, the prime rib typically contains more bone and fat, which might give it a slight edge over the eye in terms of flavor. Bone-in ribeye, though, also benefits from the natural flavoring that comes from being cooked with the bone, so its flavor doesn't stray far from the prime rib.
Should I sear prime rib before roasting? ›
In the end, the thicker crust that we got from the final sear was not worth the vast swaths of rosy pink meat that were lost. We recommend a low, slow cook preceded by a good sear. Whatever crust you may get from the final sear is just not worth the risk to the rest of this exquisite cut of meat.
What gives prime rib its flavor? ›
Marbling is the streaks of intramuscular fat that run through the meat. The more marbled your meat, the juicier, more flavorful, and tender it'll be. Buying "Prime" graded beef is a good guarantee of this fat content, though it's possible to find ungraded beef with plenty of marbling as well.
Remove the beef roast from the refrigerator 3 hours before you start to cook it. Sprinkle it with salt all over and let it sit, loosely wrapped in butcher paper. Roasts should be brought close to room temperature before they go into the oven to ensure more even cooking.
Is prime rib better cooked slow or fast? ›
How to Cook Prime Rib in the Oven. Here, one of the most classic ways to cook prime rib: the reverse sear method. 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.
Is it better to cook prime rib at 325 or 350? ›
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!
How many people will a 3 pound prime rib feed? ›
A good rule of thumb for purchasing bone-in prime rib is to buy one pound per person. A bone-in standing rib roast will feed about two people per bone. But if the roast is part of a bigger spread with plenty of other food, you can plan on 1/2 to 3/4 pound of prime rib per person.
How do restaurants keep prime rib warm? ›
It roasts a prime rib very slowly. When the roast is done, it holds it at 140 degrees. That keeps it warm without further cooking. You can do this in an oven, but the 140 degree temperature is the meat temperature and has to be very exact to prevent further cooking.
How to cook prime rib from Gordon food service? ›
Pour a small amount of water in the bottom of the pan; water should not touch the rack. Place the prime rib on the rack. Place in a heated 275°F convection oven. Cook to desired doneness.
How do Americans cook prime rib? ›
Place the roast in a 425°F oven until the outside is deeply browned (15 to 25 minutes) before reducing the temperature to 275°F to cook until the internal temperature reaches 110°F-115°F (the time for this will depend on the size of your prime rib roast).
What's the difference between a prime rib and a prime rib roast? ›
Commonly found at steakhouses, rib roasts and prime rib are two of the most luxurious and expensive cuts of beef. Both rib roast and prime rib come from the ribs of the cow, but one difference is that the whole rack of ribs makes up a standing rib roast, while only the ribs near the loin are cut and sold as prime rib.
