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standing rib roast recipe salt, pepper, and fresh herbs ready for roasting.

Standing Rib Roast Recipe

This standing rib roast recipe is the ultimate showstopper for holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving. With step-by-step instructions, tips for seasoning, and ideal cooking temperatures, you’ll achieve a perfectly tender and juicy roast every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 standing rib roast 3-4 ribs, 7-10 lbs, USDA Prime or Choice
  • 3 tablespoons coarse salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme finely chopped
  • Optional:
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup beef broth for au jus

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Roast:
  • Remove the roast from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
  • Pat the roast dry with paper towels.
  • Combine salt, black pepper, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and softened butter in a small bowl.
  • Season the Roast:
  • Rub the butter mixture evenly over the entire roast. For extra flavor, brush the surface with Dijon mustard before applying the butter rub.
  • Place the roast bone-side down in a roasting pan with a rack.
  • Cook the Roast:
  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Roast for 20 minutes to create a golden crust.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue roasting. Use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature:
  • Rare: 120-125°F (49-52°C)
  • Medium-Rare: 130-135°F (54-57°C)
  • Medium: 140-145°F (60-63°C)
  • Rest the Roast:
  • Once the desired temperature is reached, remove the roast from the oven and tent it loosely with foil. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
standing rib roast recipe salt, pepper, and fresh herbs ready for roasting.
Standing Rib Roast Recipe

Notes

Season the roast at least 12-24 hours ahead of time for maximum flavor.
Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking and avoid overcooking.
Save leftovers for prime rib sandwiches or beef and barley soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 3695mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 607IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Prime Rib Recipe, Holiday Roast Recipe, How to Cook Standing Rib Roast, Bone-in Rib Roast Instructions, Perfect Rib Roast Temperature
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