Standing Rib Roast of Beef

The roast that makes everyone go silent on the first bite.

What to Ask Your Butcher For

Ask for a standing rib (prime rib), 4–7 ribs, 5–8 lb, with a fat cap.

Why It Slaps

Big flavor, minimal effort — slow-roasted beef in its holiday prime.

Ingredients

• 1 standing rib roast (5–8 lb)

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tsp coarse salt

• 1 tsp cracked black pepper

• Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional)

Instructions

• Let roast sit 1 hour. Rub with oil, garlic, salt, pepper, herbs.

• Sear at 450°F (230°C) for 15 min, then roast at 325°F (160°C) until 125°F (52°C).

• Rest 20–30 minutes before carving.

Total Cook Time

2–3 hours.

Serving Options

• Horseradish cream

• Yorkshire pudding

• Garlic mash with glazed carrots.

• Feeds 8–10.