Classic Prime Rib Roast with Garlic Herb Compound Butter
Prime Rib Roast with Garlic Herb Butter made using a simple compound butter, thermometer guided cook times, and proper resting. A classic main dish perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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Equipment
- Roasting Pan
- Aluminum foil
- Meat thermometer I use the Meat It 3 Wireless thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 prime rib roast about 4 pounds
- Prime rib bones removed by butcher and tied back on
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic paste
- 3 tablespoons Italian herb paste
- 2 sticks softened butter
Instructions
- Remove the prime rib from its packaging and separate the bones.
- Pat the roast and bones dry with paper towels.
- Generously season all sides of the roast and the bones with salt and pepper.
- Tie the bones back onto the roast using butcher string.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, garlic paste, and Italian herb paste until combined.
- Using your hands or a basting brush, coat the entire roast generously with compound butter, including the underside.
- Place the roast bone side down in a roasting pan.
- Roast at 450 degrees for 15 minutes to develop a crust.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and continue cooking until desired doneness is reached.
Servings: 4 people