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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 Prime Rib Butter Rub? All it takes is herbs and butter to make your next roast showstopping!
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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.
Garlic Butter Prime Rib Ingredients
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Rosemary (fresh or dried)
- Thyme (fresh or dried)
- Black pepper
How to Make Butter-Rubbed Prime Rib
- Set out the butter to soften. If you're using fresh rosemary, chop it finely.
- When soft and easy to mix, add in the garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, and black pepper.
- Mix well until completely mixed in and totally smooth.
- Spread liberally on the roast!
Best Rub for Prime Rib 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!
Prime Rib Butter Rub FAQs
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.
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
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 wait until you try these seasonings! I promise, your family is going to love these!
Try all of our BBQ Rub Recipes!
Prime Rib Recipes
- Boneless Prime Rib Recipe
- Smoked Prime Rib
- Instant Pot Prime Rib
- Rib Roast Recipe
- Best Prime Rib Recipe
Need tips on 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
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
- 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
- Mix well until completely mixed in and totally smooth.
- Spread liberally on the roast!
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