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    Home » Recipes » Christmas » Standing Rib Roast Recipe

    Standing Rib Roast Recipe

    Published: Dec 10, 2022 Modified: Apr 24, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    My Standing Rib Roast recipe proves that it’s easy to make a perfectly cooked, beautiful roast using only simple ingredients!

    This amazing rib roast is perfect for special occasions and the holidays. It makes the most memorable centerpiece for your Christmas dinner, and it is so much easier to make than you might think.

    standing rib roast sliced on a wood cutting board
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    • Rib Roast Recipe
    • What is a Standing Rib Roast?
    • Standing Rib Roast Ingredients
    • How to Cook a Rib Roast
    • Standing Rib Roast Recipes Tips
    • How to Choose the Perfect Standing Rib Roast
    • Standing Rib Roast Recipes FAQs
    • How Long to Cook a Rib Roast
    • How to Carve a Rib Roast
    • Standing Rib Roast Temperature Chart
    • Side Dishes for Standing Rib Roast
    • Leftover Prime Rib Recipes
    • Best Roast Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Reviews

    Rib Roast Recipe

    It is no secret that I am a huge fan of Ina Garten’s recipes. In fact, my first roast recipe was Ina Garten’s Sunday Rib Roast. I’ve always loved serving it with a side of roasted artichoke salad and finishing off our meal with apple crisp.

    I couldn’t help but fall in love with her beef rib roast recipe. But, as someone who has a hard time following recipe directions… my Sunday roast recipe evolved over time!

    Now, I couldn’t be more excited to share with you my favorite recipe for garlic butter bone-in rib roast. It is so incredibly juicy and flavorful. I promise you are going to love this easy roast recipe!

    Awesome Recipe! I did an 8lb it was perfect! My entire family loved it.

    @teambrooks2
    unsliced standing rib roast standing on a wood board

    What is a Standing Rib Roast?

    A standing rib roast is a cut of beef from the rib section of a cow. It is also called a bone-in prime rib, as it contains the prime rib cut of beef.
    Usually, a rib roast holds between 2-7 ribs and is prepared so it is “standing” when roasted. It makes the most beautiful presentation for a holiday table!
    The Rib Roast is the most tender and succulent beef you will ever taste. If you cook it properly, it literally melts in your mouth. And I am going to show you how to cook it perfectly!

    Standing Rib Roast Ingredients

    • Standing Rib Roast: Also known as bone-in prime rib. If you have trouble finding it at the supermarket, ask the butcher to cut it for you. While you’re at it, ask them to French the roast – this creates the most beautiful presentation!
    • Butter softened
    • Fresh rosemary, minced
    • Garlic, minced
    • Black pepper and sea salt
    standing rib roast ingredients

    How to Cook a Rib Roast

    Before you do anything, let the holiday roast sit for 2 hours to come to room temperature. This will allow the roast to cook evenly throughout.

    1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Soften the butter, then stir in rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper to create a garlic butter paste.compound butter being mixed for standing rib roast
    2. Rub the paste all over the rib roast, on all sides.rubbing compound butter over standing rib roast
    3. Wrap aluminum foil around all exposed rib bones. Place the roast in the center of a roasting pan with a rack.adding foil to the exposed bones on the standing rib roast
    4. Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook for approximately 2 hours. (Check your meat thermometer for desired doneness).standing rib roast after being in the oven
    5. Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest tented for 15 minutes. tenting standing rib roast with foil
    6. Slice rib roast, serve, and enjoy!slicing into standing rib roast on a wood cutting board

    Easy instructions, turned out great.

    @citadel1

    Standing Rib Roast Recipes Tips

    • If you have trouble finding rib roast in the meat section of your local supermarket, ask the butcher! They usually can cut this to order for you, especially during the holiday season. I always ask my butcher to French the bones. This is what creates this beautiful presentation.
    • Always pull your roast out of the oven a little early and let it finish cooking on the counter. This is a mistake many make when cooking a standing rib roast. I like to serve it a little on the rare side and use piping au jus sauce to finish cooking.
    • A roasting pan with a rack: This allows the roast to heat evenly as it cooks. It is much easier to reach your desired degree of doneness!
    • Aluminum foil: You will need this to tent the roast, but it is also necessary if you asked your butcher to French the roast for you. Covering the exposed bones with foil prevents them from drying out while the roast cooks.
    • Meat thermometer: I highly recommend you use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of your beef!

    TOP TIP—Make extra garlic butter. Just trust me on that one! You’ll want to slather this butter on everything. It is so delicious. Even better if you’re serving the roast with Yorkshire Puddings or Air Fryer Biscuits to add the butter too.

    standing rib roast on a wood board

    How to Choose the Perfect Standing Rib Roast

    The most important part about cooking a rib roast is choosing the perfect cut of beef at the store. You want a cut with the most beautiful marbling.

    Marbling refers to the white flecks and streaks of fat in the lean sections of beef. The term “marbling” comes from the fact that the streaks of fat actually resemble a marble pattern.

    Standing Rib Roast Recipes FAQs

    What does it mean to French a rib roast?

    Ask your butcher to “French” your rib roast, and they will cut the excess meat and fat away from the bone so it is clearly exposed. This creates the most beautiful presentation on a rib roast!

    How much rib roast per person do I need?

    A good estimate on how much rib roast you will need is about ½ pound per person when the roast is part of a holiday buffet, or ¾ pound per person when it is the main course.

    How Long to Cook a Rib Roast

    The high heat/low heat roasting method we use in this recipe works very well for a standing rib roast.

    Roast at 450 degrees for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees and cook for approximately 2 hours. This will give the roast a beautifully caramelized exterior with a juicy, tender interior.

    slices hanging off a standing rib roast on a wood board

    How to Carve a Rib Roast

    1. Stand the rib roast upright and hold the bones.
    2. Use a carving knife to cut between the bones. Carve as close to the bone as possible.
    3. Once you get to the bottom, cut along the bottom of the rib roast until you can remove the chop.
    4. Cut into smaller slices if desired. Always cut beef against the grain.

    Standing Rib Roast Temperature Chart

    It is always best to use a meat thermometer to make sure your rib roast recipe is done perfectly to your liking.

    When using a meat thermometer to check doneness, look for the following numbers.

    Beef DonenessInternal Temperature
    Rare beef temp125°F – bright red in the middle
    Medium-rare roast135°F – warm red in the middle with slight pink around the edges
    Medium roast145°F – warm pink throughout
    Medium-well roast150°F – slightly pink at the center
    Well-done roast160°F – little to no pink throughout
    Beef temperature chart with temperature labels

    Side Dishes for Standing Rib Roast

    • Gluten-Free Au Gratin Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
    • Oven-Baked Scalloped Potatoes
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
    • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

    Check out all my favorite Side Dishes for Prime Rib!

    Leftover Prime Rib Recipes

    • Creamy Penne Pasta with Sliced Prime Rib It is truly the best way to use leftover rib roast, hands down. We look forward to this meal every year and it certainly doesn’t feel like leftovers!
    • Hot Roast Beef Sandwich with Caramelized Onions with cheese sauce and Perfect Caramelized Onions that is out-of-this-world delicious!
    • Check out all my favorite leftover prime rib recipes

    Best Roast Recipes

    • Slow Roasted Prime Rib
    • Instant Pot Prime Rib using the reverse sear method
    • Boneless Prime Rib
    • Roast Beef Rub Recipe
    • Smoked Prime Rib Recipe
    • Dry Aged Prime Rib

    📋 Recipe

    standing rib roast sliced on a wood cutting board

    Standing Rib Roast Recipe

    Isabel Laessig
    The best Standing Rib Roast Recipe! A Standing Rib Roast is easier to make than you might think! It is the quintessential holiday roast centerpiece.
    4.58 from 38 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Resting Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Holiday Recipe, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14
    Calories 836 kcal

    Equipment

    • Oven
    • Roasting pan with rack
    • Aluminum foil

    Ingredients
      

    • 7-8 Pounds Rib Roast or Bone-in prime rib
    • 1 Cup Butter Softened
    • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Rosemary Minced
    • 8 Cloves Garlic Minced
    • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Soften butter, then stir in rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper, to create a garlic butter paste.
      compound butter being mixed for standing rib roast
    • Rub the paste all over the rib roast, on all sides.
      rubbing compound butter over standing rib roast
    • Wrap aluminum foil around all exposed rib bones. Place the roast in the center of a roasting pan with a rack.
      adding foil to the exposed bones on the standing rib roast
    • Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 325°F and cook for approximately 2 hours. (Check your meat thermometer for desired doneness).
      standing rib roast after being in the oven
    • Remove from the oven and tent with aluminum foil. Let rest tented for 15 minutes.
      tenting standing rib roast with foil
    • Slice rib roast, serve, and enjoy!
      slicing into standing rib roast on a wood cutting board

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    Notes

    • Use a roasting pan with a rack. This will help heat rotate evenly as the roast cooks.
    • Bring your standing rib roast to room temperature by letting it sit on the counter for approximately 2 hours. This will ensure even cooking throughout.
    • Always make sure you let your rib roast rest for approximately 15 minutes before cutting into it. This will ensure the juices stay in the roast and you will have a juicy prime rib roast.
    • Ask your butcher to french the rib roast for you. This makes for such a pretty presentation. When roasting, covered the bone ends with aluminum foil so they didn’t dry out.
    • Always cut beef against the grain. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 836kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 62gFat: 143gSaturated Fat: 64gCholesterol: 335mgSodium: 1277mgPotassium: 1036mgVitamin A: 745IUVitamin C: 1.2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 7mg
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    1. Audrey says

      December 02, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      Sounds gfreat. I had a recipe years ago that utilized the ribs after roast was carved. You set them aside and then did smething the next day or so with them and the oven but I have lost the recipe and it is too long ago to recall how they were fixed. can anyone help?

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      • Marion Myers says

        December 02, 2018 at 7:17 pm

        Hi Audrey, I use the ribs to make a delicious broth for gravy, soup/stew, french dip sandwiches, etc… So many uses. Cook the bones at 325°F until they are brown on the outside. In a big pot add the bones, any reserved fat trimmings from the roast, 2 med yellow onions (quartered), 2 med carrots, chopped, a stalk of celery, chopped, 3-4 cloves garlic, some fresh thyme sprigs, about 10 peppercorns, a couple teaspoons kosher salt, and a bay leaf. Add water to cover. Let that simmer for about 3 hours or more to your taste. Strain out the solids. Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Put it in the fridge so the fat can harden and then discard hardened fat. Great for so many uses.

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    2. Vicki says

      December 25, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      This was extremely good there wasn’t much of a fat cap on this standing rib roast I bought so I thought I’d try your recipe and it was outstanding merry Christmas to you and thank you for the recipe

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      • Isabel Laessig says

        December 29, 2020 at 2:41 pm

        Hi Vicky, Thanks so much for reaching out and letting me know you enjoyed the standing rib roast recipe. It is also one of my favorites. I hope you had a fabulous holiday.

        Reply
    3. Susan says

      December 26, 2020 at 11:28 am

      This is such a delicious recipe! My butcher cut out the bones and tied them back on and it was outstanding!

      Reply
      • Isabel Laessig says

        December 29, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        Hi Susan,
        Thanks so much for letting us know you enjoyed this recipe. It is truly a favorite on our holiday table!

        Reply
    4. DebbieLB says

      September 22, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      This is a spectacular recipe that we enjoy every Thanksgiving at our Kansas ranch! Cowboys love rib roast (cowgirls too!).

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        September 24, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        Thanks so much, Debbie! We love this recipe!

        Reply
    5. Christi says

      December 24, 2021 at 9:06 am

      4 stars
      Thyme is mentioned in the instructions but not in the ingredients listed. How much? Fresh? Dried? Ground?

      Reply
    6. Lori Ann says

      December 22, 2022 at 6:48 am

      Thyme is mentioned in the instructions but not in the ingredients listed. How much? Fresh? Dried? Ground?

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      • Em Beitel says

        December 22, 2022 at 11:17 am

        Hi Lori! Apologies for the confusion. Ground thyme will do, and you could use about 1-2 teaspoons depending on preference. Enjoy!

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