Garlic Butter Prime Rib Recipe 

The tastiest prime rib recipe with garlic herb butter results in the most amazing herb crust! Serve this delicious meal with your favorite sides for an amazing holiday dinner 

 – 1 5-pound Bone-In Prime Rib Roast – 1 cup unsalted butter* – 5 cloves garlic minced – 1 teaspoon garlic powder – 1/2 tsp black pepper – 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary chopped** – 1 Tbsp fresh thyme chopped** – 1 Tbsp sea salt***

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Step 1

 Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Step 2

Use paper towels to pat any excess moisture off of the prime rib and transfer it to a large roasting pan or baking dish.

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Step 3

Combine the softened butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, and fresh herbs in a small bowl and stir well until combined. 

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Step 4

Rub the garlic butter mixture over the entire prime rib. Stand the prime rib upright so that the fat cap is pointing up. 

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Step 5

 Roast at 500 degrees for 5 minutes per pound. For a 5-pound prime rib, this will take 25 minutes.

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Step 6

Open the oven door to let out some heat and lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.

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Step 7

Bake until it's cooked to your desired doneness:   - Rare: 120-125°F   - Medium-rare: 130-135°F   - Medium: 138-140°F For a 5-pound prime rib, it takes just under 2 hours to reach medium-rare.

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Step 8

 To check the temperature of the meat, insert an instant read thermometer into the thickest part of the roast and wait until the numbers stop moving to get an accurate read.

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Step 9

Once the meat has reached your desired level of doneness, pull it out of the oven and let the meat rest for at least 15 minutes.  

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Step 10

 Transfer the meat to a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice it into steaks. If you have a bone-in rib roast, slice the ribs off of the roast prior to cutting it into steaks. 

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Step 11

Serve prime rib with your favorite side dishes, and enjoy!

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