Prime Rib Recipe
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Servings: 6
Calories: 751kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 lb prime rib 2 ribs, see notes
- 1 tbsp butter melted, unsalted preferred
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Liberally season your roast with kosher salt and let temper on the counter for 2-4 hours. Near the end of the temper time, preheat your oven to 450ºF
- Optional: Sear the sides in a cast iron pan with a generous amount of oil. Combine the butter and pepper together, then brush onto the roast. Roast for 15 mins at 450ºF.
- Set the oven to 200ºF. Allow oven to cool down with the door open for 15 minutes (or until the oven temp hits 200ºF, then close door and cook at 200ºF until the internal temp hits your target temp (119ºF for medium rare, see post), or approx 2 hours.
- Remove and rest for 30 minutes before slicing. Serve with sauces of choice, enjoy!
Notes
Bones are assumed to weigh 9oz
Nutrition
Calories: 751kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 73.4g | Fat: 49.7g | Saturated Fat: 19.6g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1466mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.01g