The Best Prime Rib You’ll Ever Make (Restaurant-Quality) | Epicurious 101

prime rib roast

🥗Healthier: lean cuts of beef

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Lean cuts are lower in fat; chuck roast is more budget-friendly.

Season the prime rib roast generously with salt and place it on a rack in the fridge uncovered overnight.

Prepare mirepoix with large chunks of celery, carrots, onions, garlic, parsley, bay leaves, and thyme for the roasting pan.

Preheat the oven to 250°F (121°C).

Remove the roast from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes before cooking.

Place the roast on top of the prepared vegetables in the roasting pan.

Season the roast again with salt and black pepper, and drizzle olive oil over it to help the seasoning stick.

Add a small amount of chopped garlic to the crust of the roast.

Roast the prime rib in the preheated oven at 250°F for about 3 to 3.5 hours, checking for doneness.

After 3 to 3.5 hours, increase the oven temperature to 500°F (260°C) for 10 to 15 minutes to create a crispy crust.

Let the roast rest for 25 to 30 minutes on a rack, tented with foil to keep warm, before slicing.

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