Restaurant-Style Prime Rib

Time :8 hours 40 minutes
Yield :14 servings

The Scoop

Big roast, minimal fuss, maximum dinner-table drama!
This seasoned prime rib gets a simple coating of flour, pepper, paprika, garlic, onion, and celery seed before roasting into a deeply savory crust with a tender, juicy center.
It’s classic special-occasion food that lets the roast do most of the talking.
Hack it:
Add fresh rosemary, thyme, or sage to the seasoning mix for a more herb-forward crust.
Swap some of the paprika for smoked paprika for deeper, smokier flavor. • Add a little Dijon mustard beneath the seasoning for extra savory richness.
Make a horseradish cream with prepared horseradish, sour cream, and lemon juice for serving.
Serve with au jus, pan gravy, or a rich red wine sauce.
Leftovers:
Slice thinly for next-level roast beef sandwiches with horseradish cream.
Turn chopped prime rib into a hearty breakfast hash with crispy potatoes and fried eggs.
Layer slices into a grilled cheese with caramelized onions and sharp cheddar.
Make quick steak tacos with pickled onions, salsa, and avocado.
Toss thin slices into a creamy pasta or mushroom skillet for an easy second dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 pound) roast-ready prime rib roast, ribs cut off and tied to the roast
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Directions

  • Let the meat sit on the countertop and come to room temperature, about 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Place aluminum foil in the bottom of a roasting pan.
  • Place the roast in the roasting pan and dry with paper towels.
  • Using a sifter, combine the flour, pepper, salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and celery seed into a small mixing bowl.
  • Coat the roast with the flour and seasoning mixture.
  • Place the roast in the oven and roast until it reaches your desired level of doneness, about 4 hours 30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to determine the internal temperature; a good rule of thumb is 20 minutes per pound of meat.
  • Remove the roast from the oven.
  • Cover the roast with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for up to an hour prior to slicing and serving.
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