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    Published: Mar 30, 2022 Modified: Apr 26, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    My gorgeous Rib Roast Recipe is the prime rib of your dreams. Not only is it easy to make even for total beginners, but it uses simple ingredients while maximizing the flavor of the beef with garlic butter sauce. Standing rib roast makes a gorgeous holiday centerpiece everyone will remember for years to come!

    Standing rib roast on a wooden serving board
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    • Best Standing Rib Roast Recipe
    • Standing Rib Roast Recipe FAQs
    • Rib Roast Recipe Ingredients
    • How to Cook Prime Rib Roast
    • Rib Roast Temperature Chart
    • Recipe Tips
    • Garlic Butter for Prime Rib Roast
    • Recommended Tools
    • Sauces for Rib Roast
    • What to Serve with a Standing Rib Roast
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    Best Standing Rib Roast Recipe

    If you know me, you know how much I love prime rib recipes. Prime rib is a must for my family on the holidays; I make it every year and am always looking for new ways to prepare it. Sometimes, though, you just have to return to the classics. That's what my Standing Rib Roast recipe is all about.

    This easy-standing rib roast is the quintessential holiday roast. It roasts traditionally in the oven on a pan with a rack and uses simple seasonings to elevate the flavor of the beef. Rubbed with garlic butter and seasoning, it is absolutely irresistible beyond compare.

    I know you're going to love this classic bone-in rib roast recipe. This is the sort of dish your family and guests will talk about for months after the holiday party - trust me, I hear about it all the time!

    Standing rib roast sliced on a serving board

    Standing Rib Roast Recipe FAQs

    What is a standing rib roast?

    Standing rib roast is prime rib, which is a cut of beef from the primal rib section of the cow, and is the most tender rib roast on the market. It is a beautifully marbled cut of beef with plenty of flavor from its bones and fat. Standing rib roast is generally served as a holiday roast beef, and makes a gorgeous centerpiece.

    Is there a difference between prime rib and standing rib roast?

    Prime rib and standing rib roast are the same dishes. Standing rib roast refers to a bone-in prime rib recipe roasted "standing" on the rib bones so the meat is elevated away from the pan while it cooks.

    Should a standing rib roast be covered or uncovered?

    The meat of a standing rib roast should not be covered while cooking; however, the bones should be. Wrap aluminum foil around all exposed rib bones to protect them from direct heat while the beef cooks.

    What is the perfect temperature to cook a rib roast?

    You should first roast the rib roast at 450°F for 15 minutes to give it a good sear, then lower the temperature to 325°F for the remainder of the cooking time. This is the perfect temperature to cook rib roast in the oven.

    How many people does rib roast serve?

    My 7 to 8-pound bone-in rib roast recipe is enough for 14 servings of roast beef. Generally, rib roasts are excellent crowd-feeders.

    Slices of standing rib roast on a white serving platter

    Rib Roast Recipe Ingredients

    • rib roast (bone-in)
    • butter softened
    • fresh rosemary minced
    • garlic minced
    • black pepper
    • sea salt

    How to Cook Prime Rib Roast

    1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and create a garlic butter paste by mixing butter, rosemary, garlic, thyme, and salt and pepper.
    2. Rub the garlic butter paste all over your rib roast, then wrap aluminum foil around all exposed rib bones to cover them. Place the roast in the center of a roasting pan with a rack.
    3. Roast for 15 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit, then lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees. Cook for approximately 2 hours. Use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of your roast by inserting it into the thickest part of the beef.
    4. Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve, and enjoy!
    Uncooked standing rib roast on a roasting rack

    Rib Roast Temperature Chart

    Follow my rib roast temperature chart to find your ideal degree of doneness. Remember, your roast will need to rest after coming out of the oven, so follow the recipe instructions carefully and use a meat thermometer to check the doneness of your roast before removing it.

    chart showing slices of beef with temperatures - 125 for rare, 135 for medium-rare, 145 for medium, 150 for medium-well, 160 for well-done

    Recipe Tips

    • Ask your butcher to french the rib roast for you - trust me! This makes for such a gorgeous presentation. Cover the bone ends with aluminum foil so they don't dry out.
    • Use a roasting pan with a rack to help heat rotate evenly over the roast as it cooks.
    • Allow your roast to come to room temperature before roasting it. Let it sit on the counter for approximately 2 hours ahead of time. This ensures an even temperature throughout.
    • Before slicing your beef, allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes to keep it juicy.
    • Always slice beef against the grain for the most tender cuts of meat.

    For more tips and tricks, follow my guide on the Best Way to Cook Prime Rib!

    Garlic Butter for Prime Rib Roast

    You can also use my recipe for Garlic Butter to make this incredible recipe. You can make it and use it as a compound butter to rub the roast or use it as a sauce. The amount of flavor it adds to the beef is unreal!

    Recommended Tools

    • Meat thermometer
    • Roasting pan with a rack

    Sauces for Rib Roast

    • Horseradish Sauce
    • Red Wine Reduction Sauce
    • Steak Mushroom Sauce
    • Au Jus
    • Garlic Butter Sauce

    What to Serve with a Standing Rib Roast

    • Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    • Yorkshire Pudding
    • Side Dishes for Prime Rib!

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    Standing Rib Roast

    Learn how to make a gorgeous Standing Rib Roast perfect for the holidays! Even total beginners can make this stunning rib roast recipe.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time2 hrs
    Resting time15 mins
    Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: rib roast recipe, standing rib roast
    Servings: 14
    Calories: 836kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Roasting pan with rack
    • Aluminum foil
    • Carving knife
    • Cutting board

    Ingredients

    • 7-8 pounds rib roast (bone-in prime rib)
    • 1 cup butter softened
    • 3 Tablespoons fresh rosemary minced
    • 8 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Soften butter, then stir in rosemary, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme to create a garlic butter paste.
      1 cup butter, 3 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, 8 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sea salt
      Stirring garlic butter for steaks in a bowl
    • Rub the paste all over the prime rib roast and wrap aluminum foil around all exposed rib bones. Place the roast in the center of a roasting pan with a rack. Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook for approximately 2 hours (check your meat thermometer for desired doneness).
      7-8 pounds rib roast
      Uncooked standing rib roast on a roasting rack
    • Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest tented for 15 minutes. Slice rib roast, serve, and enjoy!
      Standing rib roast sliced on a serving board

    Notes

    • Ask your butcher to french the rib roast for you - trust me! This makes for such a gorgeous presentation. Cover the bone ends with aluminum foil so they don't dry out.
    • Use a roasting pan with a rack to help heat rotate evenly over the roast as it cooks.
    • Allow your roast to come to room temperature before roasting it. Let it sit on the counter for approximately 2 hours ahead of time. This ensures an even temperature throughout.
    • Before slicing your beef, allow it to rest for at least 15 minutes to keep it juicy.
    • Always slice beef against the grain for the most tender cuts of meat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 143g | Saturated Fat: 64g | Cholesterol: 335mg | Sodium: 1277mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 7mg

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