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Perfect Prime Rib Roast

A classic prime rib roast cooked low and slow for even doneness, finished with a proper rest to lock in juices and deliver tender, flavorful slices every time.
Prep Time1 day
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time1 day 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, holidays, meat, prime, rib, roast, steak

Ingredients

  • 3 kg rib roast
  • cup salt
  • ¼ cup chopped rosemary
  • cup dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp black pepper

Horseradish Sauce

  • ¼ cup horseradish (add to your own spice level)
  • ½ cup greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mayonaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1 handful chopped chives

Instructions

  • Remove the bones from your rib roast by cutting along the fat line as seen in the picture.
    3 kg rib roast
  • Season your meat generously with salt on all sides.
    ⅓ cup salt
  • Place on a wire rack and let it dry brine in the fridge uncovered overnight. The color should become a darker red.
  • Optional but promotes even cooking - tie the rib roast up tightly using butchers twine.
  • Mix together rosemary, mustard, olive oil, garlic, and pepper. Spread that on our roast evenly.
    ¼ cup chopped rosemary, ⅓ cup dijon mustard, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp black pepper
  • Place into an oven over a wire rack at 225F until the internal temperature reaches 120F. This 3kg roast took about 2 hours.
  • Remove and let the meat rest for at least 1 hour.
  • Once you are ready to serve, roast again at 500F in your oven for 8 minutes.
  • Mix together all your horseradish sauce ingredients into a bowl and serve with the prime rib.
    ¼ cup horseradish, ½ cup greek yogurt, ½ cup mayonaise, 2 tbsp lemon juice, ¼ cup water, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp pepper, 1 handful chopped chives