My recipe for Bone-in Slow Cooked Prime Rib is the best prime rib recipe! With just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of simple prep, I’ll show you how to make a slow-cooked prime rib in the oven that will be the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. This is truly the best Prime Rib recipe you will ever make!
What is slow-cooked prime rib?
Slow-cooked prime rib is a prime rib that has been cooked slowly and at a low temperature in the oven to maximize tenderness and lock in the flavor from the juices of the roast. The ideal oven temperature for slow-cooked prime rib is 200°F (or 93°C) at approximately 40 minutes per pound.
Best Prime Rib Recipe Ever
Cooking prime rib low and slow locks in all the juices for the best flavor and tenderness. You’ll notice there’s hardly any juice that drips from the roast when you perfectly cook it in the oven - that means all that juicy goodness stays in the beef! This results in a prime rib roast that is more tender and juicy than any other method. After it’s done roasting, I sear it for a beautiful, crisp brown crust.
Prime Rib Recipe Ingredients
Bone-In Prime Rib RoastKosher salt or sea saltOlive oilGround black pepper
How to Roast a Prime Rib
Best Prime Rib Recipe Tips
Salt your roast and keep it uncovered on the sheet pan with a rack in the refrigerator the night before roasting. Bring it to room temperature before adding it to the oven by allowing it to rest for 2 hours outside of the fridge, for best results.Let your prime rib rest for 15 to 20 minutes before carving to lock in the juices.Always cut your roast against the grain.
Prime Rib Temps
When cooking prime rib, always use a meat thermometer to get an accurate read on the temperature of your roast. Follow our prime rib temperature guide for best results.
How Much Prime Rib Per Person
You will need ½ pound of prime rib per person when the roast is part of a holiday spread, or ¾ pound per person if serving it as the main course. Here is a quick reference guide for how much prime rib per person you will need according to your number of guests:
Prime Rib Seasoning
Season prime rib roast with simple salt and pepper, plus olive oil. You do not need more than that to make the best prime rib recipe. If you want to elevate the flavor, try my simple prime rib seasoning.
How far ahead of time do I need to season prime rib?
Salt your roast all over with kosher salt or sea salt the day before you plan on cooking it, and refrigerate it overnight, uncovered. For best results, do not salt it more than 1 day ahead of time, and only add the pepper when ready to roast.
Au Jus for Prime Rib
You can easily make au jus with drippings to use. Follow these instructions to make your own au jus: Au Jus Sauce. Try any of my Sauces for Beef Tenderloin with this recipe, too!
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Wondering what to do with leftover prime rib? Use it in this delicious Leftover Prime Rib Pasta! Check out all my favorite ways to use Prime Rib Leftovers. Try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes!
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