Perfect Prime Rib Rub Recipe
Crave a juicy roast with bold flavor? We will guide you through selecting the perfect cut, preparing a flavorful prime rib rub, and cooking it to juicy perfection every time. Our prime rib rub recipe leans on garlic and cracked black pepper for a savory crust, then shows you how to cook it so it stays moist.
Fear not the prime rib! We’re here to help you master this holiday classic. With our easy to follow guide, you’re not just making dinner – you’re creating a culinary masterpiece. One bite of this tender, flavorful meat and they’ll know who’s boss of the kitchen. This prime rib rub recipe is key and following these easy steps will take the anxiety out of preparing this gorgeous cut of meat. I have used this Prime Rib Rub recipe for years and it always comes out perfect every time. It’s easy, so what more can you ask?
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Discover the secret to a flawless prime rib with our easy and delicious prime rib rub recipe. We walk you through every step, from selecting a well-marbled cut of meat to preparing it with our special rub blend, and give you insider tips on how to cook it to perfection. Overcome your prime rib cooking fears with our foolproof method that guarantees a juicy and flavorful main course every single time. This prime rib seasoning blend is easy to make and is delicious.
You will feel confident from prep to carving. With these tips and a foolproof method, you’ll conquer your cooking fears and impress your guests with a holiday-worthy masterpiece.
How to have a Perfect Prime Rib:
At your local market, picking a well-marbled rib is not that hard, most cuts of prime rib are well-marbled and if seasoned and prepared properly they will turn out delicious. We always ask our butcher to cut the bone off the rib roast and then tie it back on. This way we get all the flavor of the bone-in rib roast but it makes carving so simple.
Prime Rib Rub Recipe:
Ingredients for the rub:
for a 3 pound Standing Rib Roast (allow for about 1/2 pound per person)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tablespoons Cracked Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 3 Tablespoons Season Salt
- 1 Pinch of Brown Sugar
Equipment Needed:
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Large Roaster with Rack
- Meat Carving Knife
🥣 Recipe Tips
- Choose a High-Quality, Well-Marbled Cut: Select a prime rib with good marbling for maximum flavor and juiciness. Ask your butcher to cut the bone off and tie it back on, as suggested in the recipe, to retain the bone-in flavor while making carving easier. This step ensures a tender, flavorful roast with minimal hassle.
- Apply the Rub Generously and Let It Rest: After combining the minced garlic, cracked black pepper, kosher salt, season salt, and pinch of brown sugar, rub the seasoning blend thoroughly over the entire surface of the roast. For even deeper flavor, apply the rub a few hours (or up to overnight) before cooking and let the roast sit in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Follow the Oven Door Rule Strictly: To achieve the perfect doneness, resist the urge to open the oven door after turning it off during the resting phase (up to 2 hours). This step is crucial for retaining heat and ensuring even cooking, resulting in a juicy, medium-rare or medium prime rib. Use a timer to stay on track and avoid peeking!
How to Cook a Perfect Prime Rib:
Instructions:
- Combine dry seasonings with the garlic in a small bowl. Blend well
- Rinse meat and pat dry
- Rub seasons into and all over meat generously
- Place in the large roaster with a rack. Do not cover or add water
- 3-5 hours before serving, place rib roast in a preheated 375-degree oven and bake for 1 hour (for medium rare) or 1 1/2 hours (for medium)
- Turn oven OFF but do NOT open the oven door. Roast may be in oven up to 2 hours and DO Not open oven door
- About 40 minutes before serving turn oven to 300 degrees, cook for 40 minutes
- Remove from oven and let rest prior to carving.
And with this prime rib recipe and especially the right Prime rib seasoning makes it easier than you would believe. We have made this recipe time and time again and it always works. And it’s great for all of your favorite holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, New Year’s day or for a dinner party with your favorite friends.
Other Meat Main Meal Recipes:
- Ham with Pineapple Brown Sugar Glaze
- Roast Turkey (times and temps)
- Savory Turkey Breast
- Simple Cornish Hen Recipe
🥣 Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons cracked Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 3 Tablespoons season salt
- a pinch brown sugar
- 1 3 pound standing Rib Roast (½ lb per person)
Instructions
- Combine dry seasonings with the garlic in a small bowl. Blend well
- Rinse meat and pat dry
- Rub seasons into and all over meat generously
- Place in the large roaster with a rack. Do not cover or add water
- 3-5 hours before serving, place rib roast in a preheated 375-degree oven and bake for 1 hour (for medium rare) or 1 ½ hours (for medium)
- Turn oven OFF but do NOT open the oven door. Roast may be in oven up to 2 hours and DO Not open oven door
- About 40 minutes before serving turn oven to 300 degrees, cook for 40 minutes
- Remove from oven and let rest prior to carving.
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This looks wonderful. A must try for me! Thanks for sharing!
We love Prime Rib at our house too, Evelyn. Have one in the freezer now, so hope to be trying your Perfect Prime Rib way sooner then later. Thank you.
Pinning this, my guy loves beef, too!
You are making me hungry. I love prime rib too. Your's looks perfect. I use the same method for cooking mine too. We had it for Thanksgiving and I plan to do for Valentines!
Thanks SO much for your help Evelyn! The prime rib was sooooooo goooooood! Having the butcher cut the bone off and add it back on it a GREAT idea!
Haha, AGAIN my father-in-law would love this…my mother-in-law too, and you know, it's her birthday tomorrow (70th!), but since we're sick we're delaying dinner for them until the weekend…We were going to treat them to a place by their house, but maybe this would be the better alternative (so we can visit longer) and I bet hubby would love to cook it! I'mma check these things out and see… 🙂
I have never made Prime Rib before! I'm going to have to try this-my husband would love it!
absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing at the hop xo
I've never heard of cooking a roast this way. I will certainly be trying this!
Wow, this looks amazing! Wow!
Thanks for sharing on Farm Girl Friday Blog Fest #15!
That looks amazing! It would be a perfect meal for my husband's upcoming birthday.
You always have such hearty and delicious dishes. I wish I could move into your house at least for a week to get some of your meals!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe
That looks super delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Looks delish!
Should not have read this so close to lunch time–looks delicious!
You have made a gorgeous prime rib. Your crust is fantastic! I am so craving beef! Thanks
This was so easy and came out delicious. Thank you so much
I only cook Prime Rib once in a while, but this looks delicious Evelyn. I am pinning it and will be giving it a try for sure! Thanks for sharing
Good idea to get a bit of help from the butcher to save time later. Looks delish.
Evelyn, Your prime rib recipe was amazing
I've never made prime rib. Ever. Was always too intimidated–wouldn't want to screw up such a lovely hunk o meat. But I think I could do this–although not opening the oven door would be a challenge for me. I'm a peeker! Like your tip about the bone. Makes sense!
This looks so yummy!
I just LOVE, LOVE this Prime Rib.