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a sliced herb-crusted prime rib on a wooden carving board in a wide horizontal shot, rosy pink center and browned herb crust, rosemary sprigs around it, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Herb-crusted Prime Rib

A juicy prime rib roast with a cripsy garlic and herb crust!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 lb prime rib roast
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme chopped

Method
 

  1. Let the roast sit at room temperature for an hour and pat it dry.
  2. Mix the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper into a paste.
  3. Rub the herb paste all over the roast.
  4. Sear at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes, then lower to 325.
  5. Roast until medium-rare, about 90 minutes, checking for 130 degrees inside.
  6. Rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

A meat thermometer is the only way to nail the doneness.