Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib
prep: 10 minutes
cook: 260 minutes
serving: 4
Nutrition Facts
each serving
KCal
1757
Carbs
1g
fiber
0g
Protein
73g
Fat
161g
Saturates
70g
Sugars
1g
Salt
0.343g
Fruit/Veg Portion
-
Ingredients
all 5 types- 1 (4 pound) bone-in prime rib roast (room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- kosher salt to taste
Directions
5 steps in totalStep 1
Gather the ingredients. Place prime rib roast on a plate and bring to room temperature, 2 to 4 hours. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine butter, pepper, and herbes de Provence in a bowl; mix until well blended. Spread butter mixture evenly over entire roast. Season roast generously with kosher salt.
Step 3
Roast the 4-pound roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. (If your roast is larger or smaller than 4 pounds, multiply the exact weight times 5 minutes.)
Step 4
Turn the oven off and, leaving the roast in the oven with the door closed, let the roast sit in the oven for 2 hours.
Step 5
Remove roast from the oven, slice, and serve.
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