Description
This Insanely Delicious Rosemary Standing Rib Roast recipe features a tender and flavorful 8-pound rib roast seasoned with fresh rosemary, extra-virgin olive oil, and pink Himalayan sea salt. Roasted in the oven to a perfect medium-rare, this classic roast is ideal for special occasions and holiday dinners, delivering a juicy, aromatic centerpiece that will impress any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
Roast
- 8 pound Standing Rib Roast
Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Rosemary Leaves
- 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) to ensure it is hot enough to sear and create a crust on the rib roast.
- Prepare Roast: Place the 8-pound standing rib roast onto a rack in a shallow roasting pan with the rib side down and fat side up, allowing for even cooking and fat rendering.
- Make Rosemary Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup rosemary leaves with 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil to create a fragrant herb oil mixture.
- Season Roast: Rub the rosemary and olive oil mixture all over the top and sides of the rib roast. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of pink Himalayan sea salt evenly over the roast and press it gently with your hands to adhere the salt and herbs.
- Initial Roast at High Heat: Place the roast in the preheated oven and cook it at 450 degrees F for 30 minutes to develop a flavorful crust.
- Lower Temperature and Continue Cooking: Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and continue roasting for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 120 degrees F (48 degrees C) for medium-rare doneness.
- Rest the Roast: Remove the rib roast from the oven and let it rest for 20 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute for a juicy and tender result.
Notes
- Resting the roast is crucial to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure accurate internal temperature for desired doneness.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for different roast sizes or if you prefer a different degree of doneness.
- For extra flavor, consider adding garlic or black pepper to the rosemary mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: standing rib roast, rosemary rib roast, holiday roast, beef roast recipe, oven roasted rib roast
