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    December 18, 2015

    Easy Prime Rib Roast

    Easy Prime Rib Roast

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    Easy Prime Rib Roast
    Serves 4 - 6
    Prep time 20 minutes
    Cook time 1 hour
    Total time 1 hour, 20 minutes
    Meal type Main Dish
    Slightly adapted from recipe on VRAI Magazine
    This Prime Rib Roast is easy and low maintenance. Use a meat thermometer to prevent over-cooking. Seasoned with fresh thyme, rosemary, oregano and garlic, this roast is perfect for a special holiday meal.

    Ingredients

    • 4-6 Pound Prime Rib (I used boneless)
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 Tablespoon EACH fresh rosemary, oregano, thyme
    • 3-4 Cloves garlic, minced
    • salt and pepper

    Note

    This easy prime rib roast recipe is one I found on Vrai Magazine.

    I followed the recipe and it went off without a hitch, except that my roast reached the 125°F temperature much sooner than I had expected.

    This is why I highly recommend you use a meat thermometer.  They aren't expensive, but you could also just borrow one from a friend.

    The seasoning mix is excellent.  I would let the roast be the star of the dinner and then serve a baked potato and green vegetable -- my choice would be steamed fresh spinach with salt and butter.

    Enjoy! - The Recipe Wench

    Directions

    Step 1
    Allow roast to come to room temperature by letting it sit out on counter for 30-90 minutes.
    Seasoned with garlic, thyme, oregano and rosemary, this Prime Rib Roast is EASY! Buy, beg or borrow a meat thermometer to prevent over-cooking. This roast is perfect for your holiday meal! | The Recipe Wench
    Step 2
    Line a roasting pan with foil for easy cleanup. If you have a roasting rack, use it. Otherwise, roll up about 4 pieces of foil to help elevate the roast from the bottom of the pan.

    Pat the roast dry with a paper towel and lightly salt and pepper all sides.
    Seasoned with garlic, thyme, oregano and rosemary, this Prime Rib Roast is EASY! Buy, beg or borrow a meat thermometer to prevent over-cooking. This roast is perfect for your holiday meal! | The Recipe Wench
    Step 3
    Preheat oven to 450°F.

    Prepare the seasoning by mixing together oil, herbs, garlic in a small bowl.

    Rub seasoning all over roast.

    Place roast, fat side up, in the pre-heated oven for 15 minutes.

    Without opening the oven door, turn the heat down to 325°F and let the roast continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 125°F for rare, 130-135°F for medium rare.

    The cooking time is going to depend on the size of your roast. I started checking the temperature of my roast after it had been in the oven for 45 minutes.

    Once the roast has reached your desired temperature (I chose a nice, rare 125°F for mine), remove it from the oven and allow it to rest uncovered for 10-20 minutes before slicing.
    Seasoned with garlic, thyme, oregano and rosemary, this Prime Rib Roast is EASY! Buy, beg or borrow a meat thermometer to prevent over-cooking. This roast is perfect for your holiday meal! | The Recipe Wench

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    Hi, I'm Bridget! So glad you're here! I'm a former legal secretary, now wife, mother, grandmother and full-time blogger. My husband Jeff and I live in Colorado with our doggies. My favorite things are family, doggies, gardening and cooking!.

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