Small Prime Rib Roast (Serves 4–6) — Big Flavor, Fast

Close-up of a perfectly cooked Small Prime Rib Roast (Serves 4–6) with a seasoned, browned crust and a medium-rare pink interior.

Small Prime Rib Roast (Serves 4–6) — Big Flavor, Fast

This recipe delivers a flavorful prime rib roast with minimal effort, perfect for busy families. Enjoy a delicious, impressive meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 2

Total Time 4 20

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 1757

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Roast

1 4 pound bone-in prime rib roast room temperature
1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
to taste kosher salt

Equipment

Oven
small bowl
Plate

Method

Place the prime rib roast on a plate and let it come to room temperature for 2 to 4 hours. For best results, allow 6 hours for an even internal temperature.
Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, black pepper, and herbes de Provence. Mix until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the entire roast. Season generously with kosher salt.
Place the 4-pound roast in the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes. If your roast has a different weight, multiply its exact weight by 5 minutes to determine the cooking time.
Turn off the oven, but do not open the door. Leave the roast inside the oven for 2 hours. Do not open the door during this time, as the trapped heat will finish cooking the meat perfectly.
Remove the roast from the oven. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 1757kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 73gFat: 161gSaturated Fat: 70gCholesterol: 362mgSodium: 343mgPotassium: 1189mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This method ensures a tender and flavorful prime rib with a simple process, ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends.

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