The BEST Prime Rib Ever!!

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The best prime rib ever!!

This recipe takes the scariness out of cooking the perfect Prime Rib at home! Why is this the best Prime Rib recipe ever? It’s easy, it doesn’t call for a thousand ingredients and it’s a hit with anyone that enjoys cooking the perfect Prime Rib!

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The best prime rib ever!!

Be sure to make the compound butter!  It makes a huge difference!

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The best prime rib ever!!

You'll need a 10 lb. bone-in prime rib, garlic cloves, minced garlic, and the compound butter.

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The best prime rib ever!!

Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 1

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The best prime rib ever!!

Make the compound butter: Combine all ingredients in a mixer and mix together.

Step 2

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The best prime rib ever!!

Remove Prime Rib From packaging- check the weight of Prime Rib.  Rinse Prime Rib under cool water and then pat dry.  Place Prime Rib into roasting pan on a roasting rack, fat side up.

Step 3

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Cut 1-inch holes into the top of Prime Rib at varying depths every 3 inches (approximately 10-12 cloves, adjust based on your preference) Insert garlic cloves into the holes.  Evenly coat Prime Rib with ¼ cup minced garlic. Evenly coat Prime Rib with compound butter.

Step 4

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Bake Prime Rib, uncovered, at 500 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.  After 30 minutes, adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for approximately 15 minutes per pound.

Step 5

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Rare- cook until the internal temperature is 125 degrees Fahrenheit.

Medium-Rare- cook until internal temperature is 130 degrees Fahrenheit (Recommended temperature).

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Medium- cook until the internal temperature is 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Medium-Well- cook until the internal temperature is 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

Well- cook until the internal temperature is 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Remove from oven and let rest for 25 minutes. The Prime Rib will continue to cook while resting.  Strain the juices and use as the au jus from the roasting rack and put it into ramekins. Carve Prime Rib and serve with au jus.

Step 6

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