Easy Rib Roast Recipe

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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

Cook Time2

Resting time15

Total Time2 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef rib roast, beef rib roast recipe, rib roast recipe, standing rib roast recipe

Servings:

Calories: 836kcal

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Preheat the oven to 450°F. Soften butter, then stir in rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper to create a garlic butter paste.
1 cup butter, 3 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, 8 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon sea salt
Rub the garlic butter paste all over your rib roast, on every side of the roast.
7-8 pounds 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.
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.
Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Serve, and enjoy!

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.