A Prime rib roast that is tender, juicy and delicious. This roast is cooked low and slow at 200°F with an internal temp of 130°F to bring out the natural flavors and retain the juices.This process takes longer than traditional methods but it gives spectacular results. Make sure you plan the time accordingly. See the chart in the notes for general timelines.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Cook Time6 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Total Time7 hourshrs
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, Christmas dinner, dinner, holiday dinner, prime rib, prime rib roast
19-pound prime or choice cut of beef standing rib roast (4 bones)
Kosher salt
2teaspoonsvegetable oil*
Fresh ground black pepper
2clovesgarlicfinely chopped
2tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh rosemary
For the Sauce: (Beurre Manié)
2cupsbeef broth
2cupschicken broth
½cupred wine
1large garlic clovegrated or crushed
1tablespoonminced fresh rosemary
2tablespoonsbuttersoftened
2tablespoonsflour
Instructions
Using a sharp knife, cut slits, spaced 1 inch apart, in the surface layer of fat cap in crosshatch pattern, being careful to cut down to, but not into, the meat. Rub 2 tablespoons kosher salt over entire roast and into the slits. Transfer to a large plate, and refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 24 hours or up to 4 days.
Take the roast out of the refrigerator and let it sit on the counter for an hour to raise the roast temperature. To help cook the roast evenly, tie the roast with kitchen twine parallel to the rib bones at least at each end or tie between each pair of ribs.
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat the oven to 200°F. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet until just smoking. Sear sides and top of the roast until browned, 6 to 8 minutes total. Let meat cool for 10 minutes. Transfer roast, fat side up, to a roast pan with a wire rack and season with pepper, garlic and rosemary. Insert thermometer-probe in the center of the roast without touching any bone. I roasted it until the meat registered 120°.
Remove roast from oven but leave it on the baking sheet, do not remove the thermometer-probe, tent loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest for another 20-30 minutes. The heat carry-over will bring the meat to 135 for medium-rare and will be tender and juicy.
For the Sauce: (Beurre Manié)
Add the beef broth, chicken broth and red wine to a saucepan and over medium-high heat bring it to a boil, decrease the heat to low and simmer until the mixture is reduced to 2 cups.
In a small dish add the butter and flour and mash them together with the back of a tablespoon to make a paste. Remove the reduced broth mixture from the heat and add the paste, whisking together to melt the paste. Set the saucepan back on the heat and boil briefly, whisking continuously for another minute until thickened. Transfer to a serving pitcher and pass to guests.
Notes
For easier carving have your butcher remove the bone section and then tie it back on with twine.
I use avocado oil or coconut oil when cooking with high heat because they have high smoke points.
We prefer our prime rib medium-rare at 135°F and you will need to adjust the cooking time according to your taste. For rare it will be 125°F; and 145°F for medium;
The Beurre Manié can be made in advance and reserved
Approximate cooking times for a rare Prime Rib at 200°F
These are approximate times for a rare roast. Add additional time if you want your roast cooked medium to well done. Results will vary based on your oven and temperature fluctuations.