Perfect Prime Rib

Prime rib, also referred to as standing rib roast, is the beautiful piece of meat we turn to whenever we need a truly show-stopping holiday roast. You'll make your guests think you labored for hours, but it'll be your little secret thatreally your oven did all the work.

Ingredients

• 1 standing rib roast (about 1/2 lb. per person)
• 1 tbsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 bunch fresh rosemary, divided

Directions

• 1. Step 1Remove rib roast from packaging and place in a large roasting pan. Let come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2Preheat oven to 450º. Generously season all sides of rib roast with salt and pepper. Arrange roast in roasting pan fat side up. Arrange half of the rosemary in bottom of pan around roast.
  3. Step 3Roast 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350º and continue to roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 110° for medium-rare, about 1 hour 30 minutes more. (Plan on about 15 minutes per pound.)
  4. Step 4Remove roast from oven, cover with foil, and let rest 30 minutes.
  5. Step 5To serve, slice along ribs to remove from roast, then separate each rib. Slice roast against the grain. Arrange roast, ribs, and remaining rosemary on a platter.