Prime Rib Roast

This recipe for Prime Rib Roast yields a delicious and tender beef roast that will be the centerpiece of any holiday table.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Canadian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2 25

Total Time 2 30

Servings

Calories 910kcal

Remove prime rib roast from the refrigerator and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
Set oven rack to the middle and preheat oven to 500°F/260°C.
Combine all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, onion power, garlic powder and chopped rosemary into a bowl and mix well.
Tip the seasoning over the roast and generously rub into the meat.
Elevate roast onto a roasting rack and place into oven with the fat side facing up.
Roast at 500°F/260°C for 25 minutes and then turn the oven off. DO NOT OPEN oven door. Let the meat roast for 2 hours undisturbed.
Remove roast from oven, check the internal temperature for doneness, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
Slice and serve.

Internal meat temperatures:

For medium rare: 125F

For medium: 135F

Size of roast and timing:

4.5 lb (2kg): 25 mins

6 lb (2.7kg): 30 mins

7 lb (3.2 kg): 35 mins

8 lb (3.6kg): 40 mins

9 lb (4.1 kg): 45 mins

10 lb (4.5kg): 50 mins

11 lb (5kg): 55 mins