Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib
Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib features a well-seasoned roast blasted with initial high heat, then finished gently in a turned-off oven for a gorgeous crust and a uniformly rosy center. Butter, black pepper, and herbes de Provence create a fragrant, savory bark that pairs well with holiday sides or a special-occasion dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Let the rib roast come to room temperature for 2 to 6 hours. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the butter, pepper, and herbes de Provence in a small bowl until fully mixed. Spread the mixture evenly over the roast. Season generously with salt.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. If your roast weighs more or less than 4 pounds, multiply the exact weight by 5 minutes and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- 4
Turn the oven off; do not open the door. Leave the roast in the oven for 2 hours. The retained oven heat will finish cooking the roast.
- Calories 698.82 kcal High
- Protein 81.33 g Good Source
- Carbs 7.33 g Moderate
- Total Fat 37.75 g High
- Saturated Fat 17.58 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 273.75 mg High
- Sodium 3457.52 mg High
- Fiber 0.66 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.05 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 126.08 mg Low Source
- Iron 8.23 mg Good Source
- Potassium 35.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 117.1 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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