This prime rib roast is tender and juicy with a flavorsome garlic and black pepper crust that will impress your guests! A delicious centerpiece for your holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 (4 pound) rib roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
- ¼ cup sea salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Set a rack inside a shallow roasting pan.
- Brush rib roast lightly with olive oil, then rub sea salt, pepper, and garlic all over. Place onto the rack with the fatty side facing up.
- Roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and tent the pan with aluminum foil. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the rib roast registers 140 degrees (60 degrees C) for medium, about 1 hour (or 15 minutes per pound if your roast is a different size).
- Remove from the oven and let beef rest for 10 to 20 minutes, then remove the foil and carve.