• Preheat oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit

Make the compound butter:

• Prime Rib Compound Butter

Prepare the Prime Rib:

• 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.  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 gloves into holes.  Evenly coat Prime Rib with ¼ cup minced garlic.  Evenly coat Prime Rib with compound butter.

Cook the Prime Rib:

• Bake Prime Rib, uncovered, at 500 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.  After 30 minutes, adjust oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for approximately 15 minutes per pound.
• Rare- cook until the internal temperature is 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Medium-Rare- cook until internal temperature is 130 degrees Fahrenheit (Recommended temperature).
• 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.
• 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, horseradish, and your favorite side dishes like baked potatoes, green beans, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts.