How to Make Reverse-Sear Prime Rib Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to cooking a mouthwatering prime rib roast, the reverse-sear method is a game changer. This technique involves slow-roasting the meat at a low temperature, then finishing it off with a high-heat sear to create a perfectly cooked and incredibly tender roast with a beautiful crust. The result is a prime rib roast that is evenly cooked from edge to edge, with a juicy and flavorful interior and a crispy, flavorful crust.

While traditional methods of cooking prime rib roast i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 pound) bone-in standing rib roast
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 12 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Season roast generously with kosher salt.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove roast from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Spread butter mixture over roast. Place roast in a large roasting pan.
  • Bake roast in the preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 3 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil; allow to rest, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  • Once the oven has come up to temperature, uncover rested roast and return it to the oven. Bake until well-browned, 6 to 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
  • Nutrition

    815 cal.

    • Total Fat: 66g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 200mg
    • Sodium: 557mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 741mg