Super Simple Prime Rib Roast

Cool fall evenings are perfect for dinner parties and family gatherings.  If you have an event coming up, you are likely looking for a recipe that will give you more time with your guests instead of keeping you in the kitchen.  Here’s an easy recipe for a delicious prime rib roast that only takes a few minutes of your time to prepare.  You’ll have lots of time to visit with family and friends while enjoying the aroma wafting from your oven.

Four easy ingredients:

1. 1 TBS Bone-In Rib Roast (see below to determine how much roast you need)
2. 1 tablespoon of salt
3. 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper
4. Sprigs of fresh rosemary

Directions for prime rib:

1. Preheat the oven to 450° F.
2. Rinse the rib roast, pat it dry with paper towels, and place it in a roasting pan.  Allow the meat to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.  This will help the meat cook more evenly.  
3. Cover the rib roast with salt and pepper.  Flip the roast, so it is fat-side up in the roasting pan.
4. Place rosemary springs around the roast.  
5. Roast at 450° F for 30 minutes.  
6. Reduce the temperature to 350° F and cook for another 15 minutes per pound to achieve a rare roast.  Test the internal temperature of the middle of the meat and cook until it reaches the level of doneness to meet your preference:
   • Medium rare:  110° F.
   • Medium:  120° F.
   • Medium-well:  130° F.
   • Well:  140° F.
7. Remove from the oven and cover with foil.  Allow the roast to rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing it.
8. Serve by slicing along the ribs and removing the bones.  Slice the meat crossways across the grain.  Serve on a platter with more fresh rosemary sprigs.  

What size prime rib roast do you need?

Choose a prime rib roast based on the number of guests you will have for dinner.  Here’s a quick chart.  

# of Guests	Pounds of Roast:
2	1.5
4	3
6	4.5
8	6
10	7.5
12	9

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