Beef Rib Roast with Garlic and Rosemary

A spectacular bone-in prime rib roast seasoned with fresh garlic, aromatic rosemary, and kosher salt. This impressive main dish is perfect for special occasions and serves a crowd with restaurant-quality results.

8 servings
11 hr 30 min

Ingredients

  • 12 cloves garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup chopped rosemary
  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 roast standing beef rib roast

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse garlic, rosemary, salt, and 1 tsp pepper in a food processor until smooth, then rub all over roast. Transfer to a rack set in a 13- by 9-inch roasting pan and marinate, chilled, at least 8 hours.

    480 min

  2. 2.

    Let roast stand at room temperature 1 hour.

    60 min

  3. 3.

    Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Roast meat, fat side up, 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meat (do not touch bone) registers 110°F, 1 1/2 to 2 hours more. Transfer to a platter and let rest, uncovered, 30 minutes (temperature of meat will rise to about 130°F for medium-rare).

    150 min

  4. 4.

    Beef can be marinated 1 day ahead.