Description
Succulent Prime Rib elevates classic roast beef with Julia Child’s masterful technique. Herbed seasoning and precise roasting create a luxurious centerpiece that brings French culinary elegance to your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 (4 lb / 1.8 kg) bone-in prime rib roast, at room temperature
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- Kosher salt, to taste
Fats:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Remove the prime rib from refrigeration and allow it to equilibrate to ambient temperature for 2 to 4 hours, ensuring even cooking and tender meat texture.
- Calibrate the oven to an intense 500°F (260°C) temperature, creating optimal roasting conditions.
- Craft a flavor-enhancing compound by blending softened unsalted butter with freshly ground black pepper and aromatic herbes de Provence, creating a robust seasoning mixture.
- Meticulously massage the herbal butter blend across the entire surface of the roast, ensuring comprehensive coverage and deep flavor penetration.
- Generously sprinkle kosher salt over the seasoned roast, creating a delectable exterior crust that will seal in succulent juices.
- Position the roast in a sturdy roasting pan with the fat side facing upward, allowing natural rendering during the cooking process.
- Introduce the roast into the preheated oven and execute a high-temperature sear at 500°F (260°C) for precisely 20 minutes, calculating roasting duration by multiplying the roast’s weight in pounds by 5 minutes for precise timing.
- After the initial searing phase, deactivate the oven but maintain the closed door, allowing residual heat to gently continue cooking the roast for approximately 2 hours.
- Extract the roast from the oven, letting it rest momentarily to redistribute internal moisture and enhance tenderness.
- Carefully carve the prime rib into elegant, uniform slices and present immediately while maintaining optimal warmth and succulence.
Notes
- Slice with precision across meat fibers to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing experience.
- Verify internal temperature using a reliable meat thermometer for perfectly cooked results between medium-rare and medium doneness.
- Maintain consistent oven heat by avoiding unnecessary door openings during the roasting process.
- Generously season the meat with kosher salt to enhance flavor profiles and develop a delectable exterior crust.
- Allow the roast to gradually warm to room temperature before cooking to guarantee uniform heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking zones.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg