Here’s how to make a delicious, hearty honey-baked prime rib

🍖 Honey-Baked Prime Rib Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 (5 to 7 lbs) prime rib roast (bone-in or boneless)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Optional: 1 cup beef broth for pan juices

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. Prepare the Rib Roast
   • Pat the roast dry with paper towels.
   • Let it rest at room temperature for about 1 hour to ensure even cooking.
3. Make the Honey Glaze
   In a small bowl, mix together:
   • Honey
   • Dijon mustard
   • Minced garlic
   • Rosemary & thyme
   • Olive oil, salt, and pepper
4. Coat the Roast
   • Rub the honey mixture generously all over the prime rib.
   • Make sure it covers every side and gets into any crevices.
5. Roast It
   • Place the roast fat-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
   • Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes to sear and develop a crust.
   • Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C) and continue roasting:
     • 15 minutes per pound for medium-rare
     • 18 minutes per pound for medium
6. Check Internal Temperature
   Use a meat thermometer:
   • Medium-rare: 130°F (54°C)
   • Medium: 140°F (60°C)
7. Rest the Roast
   • Remove from oven and loosely cover with foil.
   • Let rest for at least 20 minutes to retain juices.
8. Optional Pan Juices
   • While the meat rests, pour beef broth into the roasting pan and scrape any browned bits.
   • Simmer and reduce slightly to make a simple au jus.
9. Slice and Serve
   • Slice against the grain.
   • Serve with au jus, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.

🔥 Pro Tip:

For extra caramelization, baste the roast with extra honey during the last 15 minutes of baking!