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A standing rib roast covered in prime rib rub in a festive holiday dinner table scene.

Best Prime Rib Rub Recipe

If you want your prime rib to rival the best steakhouses in town, you can achieve it with The Best Prime Rib Rub. A combination of fresh herbs, garlic and shallots forms an irresistible crust on a standing rib roast.
4.8 from 5 ratings

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ medium shallot minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil plus more for rubbing meat
  • 6 - 7 pound bone-in rib roast

Instructions

  • In small bowl, stir together garlic, shallot, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil and stir to form a paste. If you need a bit more oil to form a paste, add a bit more oil.
  • Pat your roast very dry with paper towels. Then, rub the roast on all sides with a bit of oil, and rub herb mixture all over each side of the meat.
  • Cook the roast using the detailed directions in our How to Cook a Prime Rib post.

Notes

  • This yields enough rub for a 6 to 7 pound bone-in standing rib roast.
  • Serve your prime rib with Creamy Horseradish Sauce for a special finishing touch.
Calories: 584kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 61g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 174mg, Sodium: 944mg, Potassium: 1037mg, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 59IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 2mg
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