Prime Rib Recipe Slow Roast | Slow-Roasted Bone-In (2024)

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Easy Christmas Prime Rib Roast is a staple in winter, making it a wonderful Christmas dinner option or Holiday dinner. All you need for this bone-in prime rib recipe slow roast is a good-sized bone-in rib eye roast, fresh thyme leaves, fresh rosemary, Irish Butter, and a good meat thermometer. Make this sinfully delicious Prime Rib dinner tonight and have delicious leftovers all week!

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This best prime rib recipe slow roast recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious due to cooking this rib roast at a low and slow temperature.

You can make this slow-roast rib of beef recipe all year long, but it's especially delightful during the Christmas and Holiday seasons. Want more Christmas recipes? Pair this slow roast rib beef recipe with my Mandarin Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce recipe and my How To Make Pan Fried Ravioli Recipe or try my Christmas Sangria recipe or my DIY Hot Cocoa Gift Set Jar recipe for the ultimate Holiday menu!

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  • 🥩 Ingredients For The Best Slow Roasted Prime Rib
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  • Step 4: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. (95 degrees C) low temperature
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🥩 Ingredients For The Best Slow Roasted Prime Rib

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What you need for slow roast prime rib recipe for all special occasions

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The most important item you need for Prime Rib is a good meat thermometer. You can pick one up at your local grocery store or check out my favorite one here.

Low and slow prime rib is easy, delicious, and fuss-free.

You will also need a good roasting pan with a roasting rack.

🥩 Instructions For Slow-Roasted Prime Rib

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Step 1: Season roast generously with kosher salt or chunky sea salt and prime Rib seasoning and add slices of butter all around the rib roast.

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Step 2: Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate, for 4-6 hours or overnight if you have time. Don't wrap the plastic wrap too tight.

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Step 3: Remove the roast from the refrigerator and allow the prime rib to come to room temperature on a cutting board

Step 4: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. (95 degrees C) low temperature

Step 5: In a roasting pan with a wire rack, add sprigs of fresh rosemary, thyme, and beef broth or beef stock to the bottom of the roasting pan. Place the prime rib on top of the wire rack.

Step 6: Bake roast in the preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 3 ½ hours. Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil; allow to rest, for about 20 minutes.

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Step 7: Meanwhile, increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

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Step 8: Once the oven has come up to temperature, uncover the rested roast and return it to the oven. Bake until well-browned, 6 to 10 minutes. Slice with a sharp knife on the fat side. Serve with creamy horseradish sauce or Au jus sauce from the bottom of the roasting pan and enjoy! Enjoy this easy side dish of Mandarin Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce

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🥩Tips and Tricks to Slow Roast Prime Rib

  • The general rule of thumb is each pound of the roast is 1-rib. if you get a 5-pound roast, it's going to be five ribs.
  • Each of the ribs will generally make about 2-3 steaks which means you'll have loads of leftover prime rib. 😊
  • Try and pick out a marbled roast, the more marbling, the better because there is more fat.
  • Remove the silver skin on the rib side before roasting to make cutting it easier. Otherwise, you have to fight through that skin when you are cutting between the ribs.

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Easy Christmas Prime Rib Roast is a staple in winter, making it a wonderful Christmas dinner option or Holiday dinner. All you need for this bone-in prime rib recipe slow roast is a good-sized bone-in rib eye roast, fresh thyme leaves, fresh rosemary, Irish Butter, and a good meat thermometer. Make this sinfully delicious Prime Rib dinner tonight and have delicious leftovers all week!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 hours hrs

Total Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Christmas Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 862 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 pound Prime Rib This should make 5-6 ribs
  • ½ stick of Kerry Gold Irish Butter or type of salted butter
  • ½ cup Prime Rib Rub (see notes if you can only make your own) Paprika, Oregano, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Pepper, Rosemary, and Parsley seasonings.
  • 1 bunch Fresh rosemary
  • 1 bunch Fresh Thyme
  • 32 ounces Beef Broth or Beef Stock

Instructions

  • Season roast generously with kosher salt and prime Rib seasoning and add slices of butter all around the rib roast.

  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate, for 4-6 hours or overnight if you have time. Don't wrap the plastic wrap too tight.

  • Remove the roast from the refrigerator and allow the prime rib to come to room temperature on a cutting board

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. (95 degrees C) low temperature

  • In a roasting pan with a wire rack, add sprigs of fresh rosemary, thyme, and beef broth or beef stock to the bottom of the roasting pan. Place the prime rib on top of the wire rack.

  • Bake roast in the preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) for medium-rare, about 3 ½ hours. Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil; allow to rest, for about 20 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

  • Once the oven has come up to temperature, uncover the rested roast and return it to the oven. Bake until well-browned, 6 to 10 minutes. Slice with a sharp knife on the fat side. Serve with creamy horseradish sauce or Au jus sauce from the bottom of the roasting pan and enjoy

Notes

🥩 Tips and Tricks to Slow Roast Prime Rib

The general rule of thumb is each pound of the roast is 1-rib. if you get a 5-pound roast, it's going to be five ribs.

Each of the ribs will generally make about 2-3 steaks which means you'll have loads of leftover prime rib. 😊

Try and pick out a marbled roast, the more marbling, the better because there is more fat.

Remove the silver skin on the rib side before roasting to make cutting it easier. Otherwise, you have to fight through that skin when you are cutting between the ribs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1RibCalories: 862kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 41gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 172mgSodium: 351mgPotassium: 842mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 4mg

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FAQs

How long does it take to cook a prime rib at 250 degrees? ›

Heat the oven to 250°F with the rack in the lower middle position. Place the seasoned rib roast on a greased roasting rack in a roasting tray. Cook for 4 to 5 hours or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the roast is 125-130°F for medium-rare prime rib, or 135-140°F for medium.

Is it better to cook prime rib at 225 or 250? ›

Cook the prime rib low and slow at 250°F until the internal temperature reaches 120°F, about 3 hours, depending on its size. Take the roast off the heat. Crank the heat up to 450°F or 500°F, then return the meat to the grill to crisp the exterior of the roast.

How long per pound to cook bone-in prime rib? ›

In a 325 degree F oven:
  1. Medium-rare: 20 to 25 minutes per pound.
  2. Medium: 25 to 30 minutes per pound.
  3. Medium-well: 30 to 35 minutes per pound.
Dec 20, 2023

What is the best temperature to cook a prime rib roast? ›

Brown the roast at 500°F (or as high as your oven will go) for 15 minutes. Lower the oven to 325°F to finish roasting: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. Roast in the oven until the thermometer registers 115°F for rare or 120° for medium rare, and 130°F for medium.

How long to cook 5 lb prime rib at 250 degrees? ›

Cook the beef at 250 degrees F for about 3.5 hours. Rest the beef for 30 minutes. Brown the beef in a high heat oven for about 5 minutes. Serve!

How long to cook a 7 lb prime rib at 225 degrees? ›

Temperature To Cook Prime Rib And Approximate Cook Time
  1. 4 LB AT 225°F- MEDIUM-RARE APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS.
  2. 5 LB AT 225°F – MEDIUM-RARE: APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 HOURS.
  3. 6 LB AT 225°F – MEDIUM-RARE: APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS.
  4. 7 LB AT 225°F – MEDIUM-RARE: APPROXIMATELY 3.5 HOURS.
  5. 8 LB AT 225°F- MEDIUM-RARE: APPROXIMATELY 4 HOURS.
Dec 20, 2021

How long to cook 5 lb prime rib at 225 degrees? ›

How Long to Smoke Prime Rib. It takes approximately 35 minutes per pound to smoke prime rib to Rare doneness with the smoker running steady at 225 degrees F. If you like your prime rib closer to Medium doneness, plan on 40 minutes per pound at 225 degrees F.

How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? ›

How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? The secret to restaurant-style prime rib is cooking the meat super slow at low temperatures. I recommend cooking prime rib at no higher than 200 degrees F. This cooks the meat very slowly, turning the fat into butter and rendering the proteins juicy and soft.

How long to cook bone-in prime rib at 225? ›

It will take between 35 and 40 minutes per pound to smoke a prime rib at 225° to reach a rare to medium-rare internal temperature. If you smoke it at 250°, it will take 30 to 35 minutes per pound to achieve a rare to medium-rare internal temperature.

How do you cook a prime rib roast bone up or down? ›

Place the roast fat side up, bone side down, in a large roasting pan. Cook for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F. This allows the heat to sear the roast, trapping the juicy flavors inside while the rest of the meat cooks. On average, each pound of rib needs 15 minutes to cook (i.e., a 4 lb.

Do you cook prime rib covered or uncovered? ›

Leaving prime rib roast uncovered while roasting allows the meat to develop a nice brown crust. You should only cover the roast with aluminum foil if it is becoming too brown.

Is it better to cook prime rib at 325 or 350? ›

Cook Time and Temperature:

Start by cooking your prime rib at 500°F for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 325° F and cook for 10-12 min per pound for rare, or 13-14 min per pound for medium rare, or 14-15 min per pound for medium well. A meat thermometer is essential to ensure you cook it perfectly!

Should I sear prime rib before roasting in the oven? ›

Dry-brining the prime rib the day before roasting means every bite is flavorful, and slow-roasting at a low temperature followed by a high-heat sear ensures a delicious medium-rare doneness throughout with a savory herb crust.

Is it better to cook prime rib slow or fast? ›

Cooked low and slow in the oven and finished with a blast of heat for the juiciest, most flavorful, evenly cooked prime rib roast. Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site.

How many hours per pound for prime rib at 250? ›

If you smoke it at 250°, it will take 30 to 35 minutes per pound to achieve a rare to medium-rare internal temperature. Add another 5 minutes per pound total if you want the prime rib to be medium. These temperatures and times per pound are for a straight smoke from start to finish.

How long will it take to cook a roast at 250 degrees? ›

We like to sear roasts first in a Dutch oven with a little olive oil, add spices, sauces and vegetables, a little water, and bake tightly covered in a slow oven (225-250 degrees F) for 4-6 hours.

What is the secret of cooking a prime rib roast? ›

It's no secret that roasts need to cook slow and slow, but for that killer crust on a prime rib the secret is to hit it with a lot of heat first. Like our other prime rib recipes, this rosemary-rubbed prime rib cooks at 450F for 20 minutes before cooking for another 60 to 90 minutes at 350F.

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