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Herb Crusted Prime Rib Roast

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Servings 4 lb roast (no bone)

Ingredients

Herb Crusting

  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp parsley flakes
  • 2 Tbsp basil
  • 2 Tbsp thyme leaves
  • 2 Tbsp rosemary leaves
  • 1/2 Tbsp fresh ground pepper
  • 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For studding the roast

  • 10 - 12 garlic cloves, cut up (not minced)
  • Several Fresh Herbs Basil, Thyme, Tarragon, Rosemary

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients for the herb crust and set aside.
  • Stud the roast with pieces of garlic cloves. Insert approx 1 inch into the meat. (see video for instructions, link in notes below).
  • Place loose herbs and garlic cloves at bottom of baking dish; drizzle with olive oil.
  • Cover roast with herb crusting - top and sides.
  • Insert meat thermometer in center of roast. If using bone-in roast, be sure thermometer does not touch bone.
  • Bake at 325 - 350 degrees on lower oven rack until desired internal temperature is achieved. See table below.
  • Remove roast from oven when thermometer reads 10 degrees BELOW your desired internal temperature.
  • Allow roast to stand for approx 15 - 20 minutes. Roast will continue cooking and temperature will rise, approx 10 degrees.

Notes

Watch the video HERE.
Internal Temperatures:
Rare - 140 degrees
Medium - 160 degrees
Well Done - 170 degrees