Standing Rib Roast Recipe

A Standing Rib Roast is quite simply "The King of all Roasts"

Also known as Prime Rib, it is one of the most flavorful cuts of beef. It's often reserved for holidays and special occasions, but this Standing Rib Roast will be the centerpiece of any gathering.

A Standing Rib Roast is right up there with some of our special occasion favorites like Honey Glazed Ham, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast, Cornish Game Hens, and Grilled Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Glaze.

How to prepare a Standing Rib Roast

While a Standing Rib Roast can be expensive, this recipe has been well researched, tested multiple times, and thought through to guarantee your success. We show you step by step how to use our culinary techniques to take a Choice cut of beef, treat it, and significantly elevate the flavors, juiciness, and tenderness. This method allows the finished meat to taste like a premium Prime cut of beef.

1st Step: Remove ribs from the roast

• Pat the roast dry with a paper towel to make it easier to handle.
• Place the roast on a cutting board and very carefully remove the ribs from the roast.
• Cut along the bone rack as close to the ribs as possible. Follow the curve of the bone rack.
• Score the fat piece on the outside of the roast with a sharp knife

2nd Step: Dry Brine the Roast

• Once the ribs are removed from the bone, pat the roast dry again.
• Place on a cooking rack fitted on a sheet pan.
• To dry brine: Use 1 Tablespoon of kosher salt for each rib bone. ie: 2 ribs = 2 Tablespoons, 3 ribs = 3 Tablespoons. Generously rub salt on both the roast and the ribs.

3rd Step: Replace the Rib Roast on the Removed Ribs and tie with twine

• Carefully place the ribs back onto the roast after they have been dry-brined by tying the ribs back on with cooking twine. We used three ties for a 3 rib roast.
• Let the Standing Rib Roast dry brine uncovered in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
• Once ready to cook, remove from the refrigerator and let the meat stand at room temperature for about an hour
• Preheat the oven to 425˚F

4th Step: Seasoning the Standing Rib Roast

• Brush off any remaining salt standing on the roast
• Slice garlic cloves and put in between the scored areas of the meat
• Liberally coat the roast with Beef Seasoning Rub

5th Step: Cooking a Prime Rib Roast

• Liberally coat a roasting pan rack with oil
• Place the prepared roast on the rack of the roasting pan and put (uncovered) in the preheated 425˚F oven
• Cook for 30 minutes
• Reduce the heat to 325˚F and continue cooking until the internal temperature of the roast is 120˚-125˚F.
• Note: If the outside starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent the roast with foil

6th Step: Let the meat rest

• Remove the pan from the oven and loosely tent with foil
• Let the meat rest for about 30 minutes. This step is important as it allows the juices to redistribute within the meat before slicing
• Place rested meat on a cutting board with a well to capture the juices

7th Step: Slicing the meat for serving

• Cut the strings from the roast and discard them
• Carefully pull the bone panel off the meat and set the bones aside
• Slice the meat into about ¾-inch thick slices
• Serve pieces on a platter with the bones, if desired, and pour some of the extra juice over the meat
• We love to serve it the traditional way, accompanied by a bowl of Horseradish Sauce. Our version is a classic mixture that can be made in just 5 minutes.

Simple Ingredient List:

Here is what you will need:

• Standing Rib Roast
• Kosher salt - for a dry brine of 24-48 hours before cooking
• Sliced garlic cloves
• Beef Rub Seasoning

Leftovers and Storage

• Refrigerate: up to 3 days and gently reheat wrapped in foil to retain moisture
• Freezer: up to 3 months, tightly sealed, then thaw and gently reheat

Cooking Times and Temperatures

The cooking of a Standing Rib Roast or Prime Rib strictly relies on internal temperature rather than cooking times. Here are some key temperature and oven roasting time guidelines for high-heat searing and low-and-slow cooking methods.

Desired Internal Temperatures

Desired Doneness	Remove from the oven temperature	Resting temperature for serving	Appearance
Rare	115˚F-120˚F	125˚F	Bright red center, pinkish on the edges
Medium Rare	120˚F-125˚F	130˚F-135˚F	Most popular and recommended Very pink center, slightly brown on the edges
Medium	130˚F-135˚F	140˚F-145˚F	Lightly pink center with a brown outer portion

The term Standing Rib Roast comes from the way the meat is cooked. Traditionally, the roast is positioned standing on its rib bones, which acts as a natural cooking rack so that the meat doesn't touch the pan.

Cooking Time Guidelines for Medium Rare:

NOTE: Bring the roast to Room Temperature for about 2 hours before cooking.

This time guideline is based on an oven cooking temperature of 325˚F to 350˚F.

Roast Weights	Approximate Cooking Times
4-5 pounds 2 Rib Roast	1.5 to 2 hours
7-8 pounds 3 Rib Roast	2.0 to 2.5 hours
10-12 pounds 5 Rib Roast	2.5 to 3 hours

Your Sommelier Suggestions

With a Standing Rib Roast, you need a wine with enough backbone to stand up to the intensity and marbling fat of this beef. As a rule, a full-bodied red with high tannins makes an outstanding pairing.

• Cabernet Sauvignon - This is your classic pairing, as its high acidity and tannins act to balance the roast's rich fat.
• Bordeaux - With its blend of Cabernet and Merlot, it offers an earthy richness that is a perfect complement to the rich meat.
• Nebbiolo - This Italian classic is both high in acid and tannins, yet is elegant and powerful enough for beef.
• Zinfandel - With its jammy flavors, it makes for a bolder choice but a beautiful contrast with savory meats.

-This rib roast pairs perfectly with our zesty Horseradish Sauce, Yorkshire Pudding, and any green vegetable.

Best side dishes to serve with Prime Rib

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Green Bean Almondine or Oven Roasted Asparagus
• Oven Roasted Potatoes
• Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Horseradish Sauce

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