Paula Deen Prime Rib Recipe
If you want a restaurant-style dinner at home, this Paula Deen Prime Rib Recipe is a perfect choice. It is juicy, tender and packed with rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 5 to 6-pound prime rib roast
- 4 tablespoons softened butter
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Bring Meat to Room Temperature
- Remove the roast from the refrigerator. Let it sit for one hour before cooking.
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 450°F so it gets very hot.
Make the Herb Butter
- Mix butter, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder and paprika in a bowl.
Season the Roast
- Rub the herb butter mixture all over the prime rib roast.
Place in Roasting Pan
- Put the roast fat side up in the roasting pan.
Start with High Heat
- Roast for 20 minutes to create a beautiful crust.
Lower the Temperature
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and continue cooking until desired doneness.
- Check Internal Temperature
- Cook until thermometer reads:
- 120°F for rare
- 130°F for medium-rare
- 140°F for medium
Rest the Meat
- Remove from oven and cover loosely with foil. Rest for 20 minutes.
Slice and Serve
- Cut into thick slices and serve warm.
Notes
- Use bone-in prime rib for extra flavor.
- Add horseradish sauce for serving.
- Do not skip resting time.
- Use fresh herbs for better taste.
- Add mushrooms as a side dish.
- Try garlic powder if fresh garlic is unavailable.