Mouthwatering Ribeye Roast Recipe: Perfectly Cooked Every Time

Tired of serving tough, underwhelming roasts at your family gatherings? A perfectly cooked ribeye roast should be tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor – and this recipe delivers exactly that. This prime rib masterpiece combines simple techniques with expert timing to create a show-stopping centerpiece that’ll have your guests raving. As a professional chef with over a decade of experience perfecting roasting techniques, I’m excited to share my foolproof method for creating the ultimate ribeye roast. In this guide, you’ll discover everything from selecting the perfect cut to achieving that coveted crusty exterior with a perfectly pink center.

Ingredients

• Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up
• Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the center
• Roast at 250°F until internal temperature reaches 120°F (for medium-rare), about 3-4 hours
• Remove and rest for 30 minutes
• Increase oven to 500°F
• Return roast for 10-15 minutes for exterior crust

Directions

1. Meat Prep Essentials
2. Remove roast from refrigerator 2-3 hours before cooking
3. Trim excess external fat to 1/4-inch thickness
4. Pat completely dry with paper towels
5. If boneless, tie with butcher’s twine at 1-inch intervals
6. Marinades/Rubs
7. Create a robust exterior crust with:
9. 2 tablespoons kosher salt
10. 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper
11. 4 cloves minced garlic
12. 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
13. 2 tablespoons olive oil
14. Apply rub 24 hours before cooking for maximum flavor penetration.
15. Pantry Staples
16. High-quality olive oil
17. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
18. Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme)
19. Garlic cloves
20. Unsalted butter
21. Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
22. Pre-Cooking Prep
23. Remove roast from refrigerator 2-3 hours before cooking
24. Pat meat dry thoroughly with paper towels
25. Apply rub or seasonings evenly
26. Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C)