Best No-Fail Prime Rib (Garlic Herb Crust)

Name: Best No-Fail Prime Rib (Garlic Herb Crust)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 pounds prime rib (bone-in (with bones cut off and tied back on)); ½ cup butter (softened); 6 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 medium yellow onion (quartered (if making the red wine au jus)); ¼ cup drippings from prime rib pan (make sure to separate the fat from the drippings); 2 cups beef broth; 1 ½ cups red wine; Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (in a slurry) to thicken

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 30min

This is the best prime rib recipe with a garlic herb crust - the perfect holiday standing rib roast. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Updated at: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:28:49 GMT