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    Prime Rib Butter Rub

    Published: Mar 23, 2023 Modified: Jun 21, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Prime rib is already a delectable treat sure to impress, so why not elevate it to the next level with a Butter Rub for Prime Rib? All it takes is herbs and butter to make your next roast showstopping!

    prime rib garlic butter rub mixed in a small black bowl
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    • How to Make a Prime Rib with Butter Rub
    • Prime Rib Rub with Butter Tips
    • Butter Rubbed Prime Rib FAQs
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    Butter Rub for Prime Rib

    It's no secret that a prime rib is no everyday meal- it's a huge, often pricey cut of only the best meat, and cooking one up for supper is the mark of a special occasion to remember!

    So why not always make it as juicy and flavorful as possible? That's where this butter rub for prime rib recipe comes in!

    With easy pantry ingredients and a prep time of only minutes, the next prime rib you set out on the table will be worth celebrating all on its own.

    Prime Rib Rub with Butter Ingredients

    • Butter
    • Garlic powder
    • Rosemary (fresh or dried)
    • Thyme (fresh or dried)
    • Black pepper
    butter, rosemary, pepper, salt, and minced garlic in small bowls with labels

    How to Make a Prime Rib with Butter Rub

    1. Set out the butter to soften. If you're using fresh rosemary, chop it finely.
    2. When soft and easy to mix, add in the garlic powder, rosemary, thyme and black pepper.
      butter with herbs and seasonings in a black bowl, unmixed
    3. Mix well until completely mixed in and totally smooth.
      mixing garlic prime rib butter rub in a bowl with a fork
    4. Spread liberally on the roast!
      prime rib butter rub mixed in a small black bowl next to garlic bulbs

    Prime Rib Rub with Butter Tips

    • I prefer to use fresh herbs for my roasts, but dried work just as well in a pinch! Just be careful with amounts, as dried herbs can be more powerfully flavored.
    • Salted butter tends to make for a more flavorful rub, but you can add a pinch of salt to unsalted butter too.
    • Trust me, you'll want to make a little extra of this delicious butter rub! Set it aside (so it doesn't get cross-contaminated) and spread it on dinner rolls, top mashed potatoes with it, or put a dollop on top of your favorite roasted vegetables. It's delicious in every way!
    • No prime rib? No problem! Use this recipe on pork roast or beef tenderloins or even your favorite cut of chicken and I promise it'll turn out stunning!

    Butter Rubbed Prime Rib FAQs

    How do you add flavor to prime rib?

    It's all in the rub! A traditional prime rib rub like this herb butter rub will add a ton of delicious flavor to the beef. Depending on how you cook it, a reverse sear or quick roast in the oven will help bring out the flavor after adding the rub.

    Do you cook prime rib at 325 or 350?

    When I'm cooking boneless prime rib, I cook it at 325. But don't stop there! There are so many amazing ways to cook prime rib, be it in the smoker, air fryer, or even sous vide, all with different temperatures.

    Prime Rib Rubs

    • Garlic Butter Rub
    • Prime Rib Rub
    • Coffee Rub
    • Roast Beef Seasoning

    Now that you've got one butter to rub sure to make any prime rib a masterpiece, why not try some different ones out next time? Or spice it up even more by adding a fantastic and easy dry rub, too!

    Of course, with prime rib, you can't go wrong- the beef is so flavorful on its own, even a simple sprinkling of salt and pepper will be delicious! But just you wait until you try these seasonings! I promise, your family is going to love these!

    Try all of our BBQ Rub Recipes!

    rubbing prime rib with butter rub using both hands

    Prime Rib Recipes

    • Boneless Prime Rib Recipe
    • Smoked Prime Rib
    • Instant Pot Prime Rib
    • Rib Roast Recipe
    • Best Prime Rib Recipe

    Need tips cooking prime rib? See my prime rib temperature chart and guide to Cooking Prime Rib - plus get my other Sauces for Prime Rib!

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    Prime Rib Butter Rub

    Pack your next prime rib with even more flavor with this delicious butter rub! Herb crusted and ready to devour!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Seasoning
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: butter rub for prime rib, butter rubbed prime rib, Prime Rib Butter Rub, prime rib rub with butter
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 88kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 1 stick Unsalted butter
    • 2 Tablespoons Garlic powder
    • 1 Tablespoon Fresh rosemary chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon Black pepper cracked

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Set out the butter to soften. If you're using fresh herbs, chop them finely.
      1 stick Unsalted butter
      butter and garlic in a black bowl next to three bowls of rosemary, salt, and pepper
    • When soft and easy to mix, add in the garlic powder, rosemary, thyme and black pepper.
      2 Tablespoons Garlic powder, 1 Tablespoon Fresh rosemary, 1 Tablespoon Black pepper
      butter with herbs and seasonings in a black bowl, unmixed
    • Mix well until completely mixed in and totally smooth.
      mixing garlic prime rib butter rub in a bowl with a fork
    • Spread liberally on the roast!
      rubbing prime rib with butter rub using both hands

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    Notes

    For additional flavor, or if you prefer, you can add 1 Tablespoon of fresh thyme!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!
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