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Last Updated: Apr 11, 2024 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

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My most popular prime rib recipes feature various cooking methods, including smoking, grilling, air frying, roasting, and more! I'm always testing out new tips and tricks for the best prime rib roast because it's a holiday tradition in my household. I can't narrow it down to a favorite because each of these recipes resulted in a tender, juicy, and flavorful roast beef worthy of any special occasion!

Complete your prime rib dinner with a few of my favorite side dishes for prime rib roasts. Refer to my guides on how long you can freeze and how long you can refrigerate prime rib for the best results!

4 best prime rib roast recipes to make for dinners, special occasions, and holiday feasts.
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  • Best Ways To Cook A Prime Rib Roast (Boneless & Bone-In)
  • 1. Air Fryer Prime Rib
  • 2. Christmas Roast
  • 3. Grilled Prime Rib
  • 4. Standing Rib Roast
  • 5. Oven Roasted Prime Rib with Dry Rib Rub
  • 6. Smoked Prime Rib
  • 7. Smoked Bison Prime Rib
  • 8. Boneless Prime Rib
  • 9. Roasted Garlic Crust Roast
  • 10. No Peek Prime Rib
  • Best Condiments For Prime Rib
  • What To Make With Leftovers
  • 💭 Tips For Cooking The Best Prime Rib Roast
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • 10 Best Prime Rib Recipes (How To Make The Perfect Prime Rib Roast!)
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

Best Ways To Cook A Prime Rib Roast (Boneless & Bone-In)

A succulent prime rib roast makes a show-stopping main course for Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas dinner. Because it's a premium cut of meat and often a bit of a splurge, it's usually reserved for special occasions.

That means a dry, undercooked, or overcooked prime rib roast would be even more devastating than your average Tuesday night dinner. Luckily, I've tested these prime rib recipes so many times that they have clear and concise steps that anyone can follow!

1. Air Fryer Prime Rib

Air fryer prime rib is a hassle-free way to achieve a perfectly cooked, juicy roast. Season the prime rib with your favorite rub or steak seasoning, place it in the air fryer basket, and close.

Sit back and let the circulating hot air create a delicious, crispy crust outside your roast while maintaining a tender inside. The result is a flavorful prime rib that's both time-efficient and impressive!

Air Fryer Prime Rib
Indulge in a succulent and perfectly cooked air fryer prime rib, a dish that promises to be the star of any meal! This recipe simplifies making a traditionally roasted prime rib, utilizing the convenience of an air fryer to deliver a juicy roast on the inside and beautifully seared on the outside. Use my satisfying prime rib rub to take this easy dinner to the next level!
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Wide image showing sliced air fryer prime rib.

2. Christmas Roast

Beneath the crispy seasoned crust, this Christmas prime rib roast is slathered in horseradish for an extra burst of flavor. Then, it is roasted low and slow in the oven to tender juicy perfection!

The heavenly smell alone will have your family scrambling to the Christmas dinner table!

Christmas Prime Rib Roast
This Christmas prime rib roast is an elegant main course that truly makes Christmas dinner feel like a special occasion! A quick coating of horseradish helps all of the herbs and spices from the dry rub stick to the meat and adds exceptional flavor. Your family will love it so much, it may become a Christmas tradition year after year!
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Square image showing sliced Christmas prime rib roast.

3. Grilled Prime Rib

The tender and succulent goodness of a prime rib roast plus the smokey flame-kissed flavor from coming hot off the grill? Yes, please!

If we're craving prime rib in the summer months, this and smoked prime rib are my top two contenders.

Grilled Prime Rib
Grilled prime rib is coated with a flavorful rub and then grilled to perfection for a main course that is worthy of any occasion! Not only is it easy to prepare, but this tender and juicy meat is so versatile that it can accompany any of your favorite side dishes! If you're needing a meal that will wow your family and friends, this prime rib recipe is for you!
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Wide image of a sliced grilled prime rib.

4. Standing Rib Roast

A standing rib roast is like a picture-perfect postcard version of Christmas dinner. It's called 'standing' because it is typically roasted upright, with the ribs serving as a natural roasting rack.

This sought-after cut is well-marbled, providing succulence and a rich taste, making it a favorite for special occasions and holiday feasts!

Standing Rib Roast
This standing rib roast is an elegant holiday beef roast that is perfect for any special occasion, gathering, or holiday! It is a succulent cut of bone-in prime rib that is roasted low and slow until it has a delicious, crusty exterior and a perfectly tender center. Any dinner with this show-stopping standing rib roast as the main course is sure to be a meal people will remember!
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5. Oven Roasted Prime Rib with Dry Rib Rub

This is my favorite method for cooking a perfect prime rib in the oven using a simple dry rub you can make with what's in your spice cabinet. You will need a roasting pan or roasting rack, but I promise it's worth the small investment!

Oven Roasted Prime Rib with Dry Rib Rub
This oven-roasted prime rib with dry rib rub is one of those amazing dishes reserved for special occasions because it is simply delicious. The meat is juicy, tender, and incredibly flavorful. It's my go-to method for cooking a perfect prime rib every time.
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large square straight on view of the prime rib roast with slices cut away.

6. Smoked Prime Rib

Achieve a melt-in-your-mouth beef roast with this foolproof recipe for succulent, slow-smoked prime rib. The tender meat absorbs the wonderful smokey flavor for a truly unique roast!

Smoked Prime Rib
This smoked prime rib is sure to be the star of any occasion and a fitting centerpiece to holiday meals and Christmas gatherings! Everyone will be feeling extra joyful with a juicy hunk of smoked beef on the table. Check out all of my tips and walk-through instructions for perfectly smoking your boneless prime rib or standing rib roast this holiday!
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Smoked prime rib shown sliced open on wooden cutting board.
A collage of three side-by-side prime rib roasts including no peek, boneless, and Christmas roast recipes.

7. Smoked Bison Prime Rib

If you want something extra special, I highly recommend a bison prime rib. There's something about the natural, earthy, meaty taste of bison paired with a rustic, smokey flavor that makes this roast feel even more decadent.

Smoked Bison Prime Rib
My smoked bison prime rib is seasoned with a simple and delicious dry rub before being smoked to absolute perfection! The meat is juicy, tender, and overflowing with flavor! I promise this is a meal that will impress anyone!
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8. Boneless Prime Rib

A bone-in prime rib will take longer to cook than a boneless prime rib, so I follow these guidelines if boneless is what I have on hand. This roast slices like butter and has so much rich, beefy flavor that it's almost a crime not to save the drippings and make an au jus!

Boneless Prime Rib
This boneless prime rib roast is tender and juicy. It is the perfect showstopping main course that family and friends will rave about. It is never tough, delivers a TON of incredible flavor, and is so easy to make. Prepare this roast for an unforgettable dinner.
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Boneless prime rib sliced and served on platter.

9. Roasted Garlic Crust Roast

This is my first prime rib recipe on the site and what started the tradition of serving prime rib for extra special occasions. Coming from a family of garlic lovers, the roasted garlic crust on this roast makes it a timeless favorite!

Horseradish Roasted Garlic Crusted Prime Rib Roast
Horseradish & Roasted Garlic Crusted Prime Rib Roast is a flavorful combination for the most perfectly roasted Christmas prime rib dinner ever!
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Prime rib roast on a serving plate.

10. No Peek Prime Rib

This popular oven-off method for cooking prime rib sears the roast in the oven at 500°F (260°C) for a crispy brown sear on the outside. Then, you just turn off the oven and don't touch it for 2 whole hours!

If it's not cooked to perfection after 2 hours, you can quickly turn on the oven to finish it up. It's practically hands-off, and the results are delicious!

No Peek Prime Rib Roast
No peek prime rib roast (aka the oven-off method) is an easy way to make a perfectly cooked roast beef with a gorgeous crispy sear on the outside! This oven-closed prime rib involves briefly roasting the meat at a high temperature before shutting off the oven and letting it cook to perfection in the retained heat! All you need is a quality beef roast, my quick and easy dry rub, and an oven!
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Wide view of the no peek prime rib roast after removing from the bone and before slicing to serve.

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Best Condiments For Prime Rib

As if a gorgeous prime rib roast wasn't enough, you can elevate it even further with the right condiments. Zesty horseradish sauce is a classic (and my personal favorite).

However, you could also opt for a savory au jus if you aren't a fan of horseradish. Just save the beef drippings from your roast while it rests, and you can quickly whip up an au jus before dinner!

A 3 pane collage of side by side images of creamy horseradish sauce for dipping, a dry rub for seasoning, and au jus to serve with your roast dinner.
  • Creamy Horseradish Sauce
  • Prime Rib Au Jus
  • Red Wine Au Jus

If you prefer a more traditional gravy that is thicker than au jus, you can save your roast drippings to make prime rib gravy with cornstarch!

What To Make With Leftovers

As delicious as it is, beef roast is incredibly filling, and I often end up with leftovers. You can reheat and eat those precious slices of leftover prime rib or use them to make something new and equally delicious!

For a quick and easy meal, pile thinly sliced prime rib high on two pieces of bread for a gourmet sandwich. Or, make another unforgettable family dinner and serve up prime rib ragu!

If I know we have more leftover meat on my hands than we can eat, I freeze it. Then, I thaw out my leftover roast for the most hearty and comforting chili when the winter weather gets dreadful!

I have a vast selection of leftover prime rib recipes on the site that are worth checking out if you want to plan ahead! Follow my guide to storing and reheating prime rib here to get the most out of your leftovers!

8 pane collage photo of leftover prime rib recipes.

💭 Tips For Cooking The Best Prime Rib Roast

With many years of practice and tasty trials under my belt, cooking a perfect prime rib is one of the things I am most confident about. Here are a few of my most essential tips that are true no matter what cooking method you choose!

  1. Select a high-quality roast: When you're shopping, look for a well-marbled cut of prime rib. The marbling (aka the streaks of white fat) adds to the juiciness and richness of the meat. Selection is such an important part of the process that I have an entire page dedicated to how to pick the perfect roast!
  2. Bring the meat to room temp: I always take my prime rib roast out of the refrigerator at least 2 hours before cooking to let it come to room temperature. This drastically helps it to cook evenly.
  3. Season generously: Season the roast liberally with salt, pepper, herbs, and spices, or use my prime rib dry rub. Make sure to season the entire surface and both ends.
  4. Use a meat thermometer: I recommend investing in a good-quality meat thermometer. I use the thermometer every time to monitor my roast's internal temperature accurately. Follow my guidelines for prime rib's internal temperature and levels of doneness.
  5. Let it rest: You have to let your roast rest for at least 15-20 minutes before carving to let the juices redistribute throughout the meat for a juicier roast.

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10 Best Prime Rib Recipes (How To Make The Perfect Prime Rib Roast!)

My most popular prime rib recipes feature various cooking methods, including smoking, grilling, air frying, roasting, and more! I'm always testing out new tips and tricks for the best prime rib roast because it's a holiday tradition in my household. I can't narrow it down to a favorite because each of these recipes resulted in a tender, juicy, and flavorful roast beef worthy of any special occasion!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 682kcal
Prep 15 minutes minutes
Cooking 3 hours hours 45 minutes minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

Boneless Prime Rib Roast

  • 5 lb prime rib (boneless roast or standing rib roast)
  • 2 tablespoon horseradish (for coating the roast)

Prime Rib Rub

  • 1 ½ tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper (freshly ground is best)
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)

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Instructions
 

Preparation

  • First, rinse your prime rib roast under cool running water, then pat it dry using paper towels. Slice off any excess fat or silver skin if desired. If possible, set your roast out 1-2 hours before cooking to come to room temperature.
  • (optional) Use butcher twine to tie your roast. For boneless prime rib, space the twine out every 1.5 inches down the length of the roast.

Prime Rib Rub

  • In a small bowl, combine all of the dry rub ingredients (salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground sage, dried rosemary and dried thyme) and set it aside.
  • Put your roast on a baking sheet or in a baking dish coat it with the 2 tablespoons of horseradish all over. Season it generously with the dry rub on all sides. Massage the seasoning into the meat and roll the edges of the roast in any excess that has fallen off.

Roasting The Prime Rib

  • Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
  • Transfer the prepared roast to a roasting pan (fat-side-up for boneless roasts or bone-side-down for a standing rib roast). Place in the oven and roast for about 3 hours and 45 minutes, or roughly 45 minutes per pound.
  • Once your roast has an internal temperature of 120-125°F (49-52°C) for RARE, 125-129°F (52-54°C) for MEDIUM RARE, 130-139°F (54-59°C) for MEDIUM, or 140-145°F (60-63°C) for MEDIUM DONE, take it out of the oven and loosely tent a piece of foil over the top. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.

(Optional) Reverse Sear

  • If you would like to reverse sear your roast, take it out of the oven 10°F (5.5°C) shy of your ideal internal temperature. Transfer it to a cutting board and cover it with aluminum foil as you bring up the temperature of the oven to 500°F (260°C).
  • Once the oven comes to temperature, return the roast for 5-10 minutes or until it reaches your desired internal temperature. *This will happen quickly so keep a close eye on it.
  • Remove the seared prime rib from the oven and tent a piece of foil loosely over the top. Let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • If you don't have or don't like horseradish, you can try making this Christmas prime rib roast using a horseradish substitute.
  • Always check the internal temperature of your meat in the thickest part. It is good practice to check a few other areas toward the center to confirm doneness.
  • Remember, the internal temperature for your roast will continue to increase 5-7°F (3-4°C) after being removed from the oven, also known as 'carryover cooking'. Plan for this by removing the roast just shy of your ideal temperature. 
  • To store: Allow the Christmas prime rib roast to cool, then place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze: Wrap the roast in plastic wrap and place it in a heavy-duty freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Check out my post 'how long can you keep prime rib in the freezer' for more information.
  • To reheat: Place the roast in a baking dish with up to ¼ cup of beef broth (depending on how much meat there is) and bake at 300°F (150°C) until it reaches your desired internal temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 682kcal (34%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g (62%) | Fat: 60g (92%) | Saturated Fat: 25g (156%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 137mg (46%) | Sodium: 1161mg (50%) | Potassium: 529mg (15%) | Fiber: 0.5g (2%) | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 108IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 27mg (3%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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Course Beef Dishes, Main Course
Cuisine American

Originally published December 23, 2023

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