Tender Bone-In Ribeye Roast Recipe (Well Done Prime Rib)
This tender bone-in ribeye roast is well done, and it's tender, juicy, and extremely flavorful. Bone-in ribeye roast and prime rib can be prepared in two totally different ways. One is where the meat is medium to medium-rare in the center, like a ribeye steak (most recipes online). And the other is where the meat is well done, falling off the bone tender (this recipe). Both ways of cooking a bone-in ribeye roast are AMAZING.
This specific recipe came about when we invited some friends over for dinner. Not everyone likes their steaks bloody, and we didn't want to cook the roast in a way that made it too tough. So I decided to cook it over a much longer time, like a roast. The ribeye roast turned out so good, my friends asked how to make it.
Ingredient Notes
- Meat: This recipe is meant for a bone-in ribeye roast or prime rib roast. The size of the roast will affect the cooking temperature and cooking time. Refer to the section below for the exact values.
- Vegetables: Carrots, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and a whole head of garlic are excellent vegetables to cook with this roast. The flavors of the vegetables and meat infuse together throughout the roasting process.
- Broth or Water: I add water or broth to the pan prior to cooking to keep the meat moist throughout the cooking process.
- Marinade: The marinade is made with honey (optional), fresh garlic, fresh herbs, butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Dried herbs can be substituted for fresh herbs. If using dried herbs, cut the quantity in half. Dried herbs are more potent than fresh herbs.
How To Make Slow Roasted Ribeye
Preheat the oven to 375 ℉ (190 ℃) for a 7 to 9 lb roast. Check the cooking time and temperature below for a smaller roast.
Prepare the marinade by adding butter, olive oil, honey (if using), crushed garlic, salt, black pepper, chopped fresh rosemary, and chopped fresh thyme into a bowl. Mix the marinade until it's a soft paste.
Chop the vegetables and add them to the baking dish. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the vegetables. Put the bone-in ribeye roast on top of the vegetables. Lather the rosemary garlic marinade on the roast (including the sides).
Add ½ a cup of water to the pan. The water helps keep the roast moist when cooking.
Tightly wrap the meat and vegetables. This is the most crucial part of cooking the prime rib or bone-in ribeye roast. The foil creates a vacuum and seals in moisture. I press the foil all around the baking pan lip to form a tight seal.
Cook the roast in the middle of the oven at 375 ℉ (190 ℃) for about 4 hours for a 7 lb (3.2 kg) roast. If your roast is a different size, look at the chart below. When you cut into the roast, it should be tender.
Baste the meat at the 3-hour mark. Also, check the meat to ensure a good amount of liquid in the pan. If the pan is running low on liquid, add ½ cup of water or beef stock. Make sure the foil is tightly wrapped (as you did earlier) before putting the roast back in the oven.
Tips and Tricks
- The honey is optional. I like the marinade with honey because I feel like it balances out the flavor. But, this ingredient can be omitted if desired. If sweet doesn't appeal to your idea of a roast, skip this ingredient.
- Don't overcook. There is a delicate balance between moist and tender and dry.
- Create a very tight seal with the foil. The key to a moist roast is keeping the ribeye roast tightly sealed, where no moisture can escape. This is one of the most important steps!
- Oven temperatures vary. You might need to adjust temperatures depending on your oven.
- Adjust the cooking temperature if the roast doesn't have a bone. Use this recipe for ribeye roast without the bone by reducing the temperature by 10℉ to 25℉.
Ribeye Roast Cooking Time and Temperature
For well-done done moist, and tender meat, cook the roast in the middle of the oven at 375 ℉ (190 ℃) for about 4 hours for a 7 lb (3.2 kg) roast. For every extra lb (or 0.5 kg) of meat, increase the cooking time by 15 minutes. Use this chart for bone-in cuts of meat. If the roast is without bone, reduce the cooking temperature by 10℉ to 25℉ while keeping the cooking time.
| Roast Size | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 4 hours | 325 ℉ (162 ℃) |
| 5 lbs (2.2 kg) | 4 hours | 340 ℉ (170 ℃) |
| 6 lbs (2.7 kg) | 4 hours | 360 ℉ (182 ℃) |
| 7 lbs (3.2 kg) | 4 hours | 375 ℉ (190 ℃) |
| 8 lbs (3.6 kg) | 4 hours & 15 minutes | 375 ℉ (190 ℃) |
| 9 lbs (4.1 kg) | 4 hours & 30 minutes | 375 ℉ (190 ℃) |
How To Cut A Bone-In Ribeye Roast
This roast recipe is tender, so it's very easy to carve. I cut between the rib bones. The meat falls off the bone, as evidenced in the picture below.
What Is The Best Roast?
I've made this recipe with 3 types of roast: t-bone roast, bone-in ribeye roast, and prime rib roast. My favorite is the bone-in ribeye roast.
What Is The Best Size?
Whenever I make this meal, I go for a roast between 5 lbs (2.5 kg) and 9 lbs (4 kg). This meal takes a lot of time to make, so I only make it for dinner parties and holiday celebrations.
📋 Recipe
Bone-In Ribeye Roast Recipe (Well Done Prime Rib)
Ingredients
Ribeye Roast and Vegetables
- 7 lbs bone-in ribeye roast or prime rib roast ** see notes
- 2 tomatoes cut in half
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 potatoes peeled and sliced
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic head
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons salt to taste
- ½ tablespoon fresh black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 tablespoons honey optional
Instructions
Prepare Bone-In Ribeye
- Crush the garlic using a garlic press or mortar and pestle. Mix softened butter, crushed garlic, honey (if using), olive oil, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Peel and chop the potatoes, onions, and carrots. Add the potatoes, carrots, and onions to the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic head and tomato halved. Salt and pepper the vegetables.
- Put the bone-in ribeye roast on top of the veggies. Lather the ribeye with the marinade.
- Add about ½ cup of water to the pan. Cover the ribeye with foil very tightly (I cover the pan with a few layers of foil). The foil keeps the moisture from escaping.
Cook Bone-In Ribeye Roast
- Put the ribeye in a 375℉ (190℃) oven for roasts 7 lbs or larger. See oven temperatures in the chart for smaller roasts.
- Check on the roast at the 3-hour mark. Baste the juices onto the top of the meat. If the pan is low on liquid, add ½ a cup.
- The bone-in ribeye is ready to be removed from the oven when the meat is tender.
Video
Notes
- Adjust the marinade amount depending on the size of the roast.
- If using a ribeye roast or prime rib without the bone, adjust the cooking time to 10 to 25 degrees F less. The bone acts as an insulator, so the roast will cook faster if there's no bone.
- This recipe has been "tweaked" from its original version. The original recipe had a 450F caramelization step that's unnecessary. I've tried it both ways and you can't tell a difference, so I've simplified the recipe to omit it.
- Cook a 7 lb (3 kg) roast for about 4 hours. Add 15 minutes for every additional lb (or 0.5 kg). If you have a roast that's less than 7 lbs, keep the 4 hour cook time, but reduce the temperature in the oven 15 - 20 ℉ for every pound. So, if you have a 4 lb roast, cook for 4 hours at 325 ℉. For other ribeye roast sizes, refer to the table below.
| Roast Size | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 4 lbs (1.8 kg) | 4 hours | 325 ℉ (162 ℃) |
| 5 lbs (2.2 kg) | 4 hours | 340 ℉ (170 ℃) |
| 6 lbs (2.7 kg) | 4 hours | 360 ℉ (182 ℃) |
| 7 lbs (3.2 kg) | 4 hours | 375 ℉ (190 ℃) |
| 8 lbs (3.6 kg) | 4 hours & 15 minutes | 375 ℉ (190 ℃) |
| 9 lbs (4.1 kg) | 4 hours & 30 minutes | 375 ℉ (190 ℃) |
Hi. What temperature should I use for 6lb boneless?? Thank you!
Hi Lan, for a 6 lb boneless roast, I would go 340-350 F for about 4 hours. Every oven set up is a little different, so you might want to check that the roast is tender. If it’s not tender, it may need a little longer. But in my experience 4 hours is usually good enough for that size
My husband needs all the meat "well done", so I tried your recipe. OMG, it turned out so delicious! Thanks for the detailed step-by-step instructions. I baked my 5-lb. rib roast at 340F for four hours. Turned out great and the vegetables were tender and yummy, too. Thanks!
Hi Mayumi! Thanks for the comment and details for your roast! So glad the roast turned out good 🥳
OMG YUMMY & BEYOND!!!. I rarely comment on anything but this awesome recipe warrants taking time out. This is a Game Changer and is literally the best roast I’ve ever made or tasted. I used brown sugar vs the honey. I had a (3) pound standing rib and followed the 4hrs@325- let it set for 30 mins post cook and was in total amazement. Thanks for this incredible week thought out recipe for those who enjoy premium meat well done.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Joyce, so glad it turned out great for you!
I’m making this tomorrow, Xmas day, for 1st time. 8 lb bone in rib roast. 375 for 4 hrs seems high but I’m hoping for a tender fall of the bone result, I hate tough meat!!!! And it was expensive!!! Any other thoughts?
Hi Lori, how did it turn out? My only tips are to make sure it's tightly wrapped.
So what happens with all the veggies from the roasting pan?
Hi Deb, you can choose to not add veggies below the roast if you like. Some people add the veggies halfway through the cook time and eat them. Some like the veggies really cooked too.
Hi Lily !
Finally a well done roast recipe ...
I have a 2-1/2 lbs roast, can you please let me know the temp&time ?
Thank you much!!!
I’m sorry I’ve never done a 2-1/2 lb roast! I would go for 325 F at 3-1/2 hours to 4 hours. Let us know what you did and how it turns out!
As this was my first time cooking a bone-in ribeye roast, I was so lucky to find your recipe! I mostly followed the recipe, but used unpeeled yellow potatoes & added more potatoes & carrots at the 3 hour mark. Also, I didn’t have any mushy potato slices at the end. My family declared “best roast you’ve ever made” comments. Also, I used a roasting pan with tight-fitting lid instead of aluminum foil. Thank you!!
Thanks for taking the time to review the recipe Toni! So glad you and your family liked the recipe
This was a very easy recipe, accurate and the end result was absolutely delicious! My entire family raved about this roast. And I should note that this is the very first time I'm making bone-in ribeye roast. Thank you for the great recipe!
Thanks for the comment Polina! So glad your family enjoyed it!
If I'm using a large Dutch oven with lid do I need to foil the roast
Hi Tommy, if using a Dutch oven you don’t have to use the foil. Just make sure the lid is tight!
Nice easy recipe. Temps/ Times are a little high though. When I checked my 5.5 lb roast at 3 hours at 350 it's internal temp was already 145.
Hi Josh, thanks for comment!
your recipe claims 10 servings, how can you feed 10 with only 2 carrots 2 potatoes 2 tomatos? or are the veggies strickly for show and the roast is the entire meal? Seriously.
Hi Kay, the veggies aren’t meant to be served- they will be soggy. Some people like them, some don’t care for them. I definitely recommend making a side dish, like mashed potatoes or rice pilaf.
I am going to try this recipe in my Ninja Foodi 🤞😎👍
Let us know how it turns out!
This is a great recipe for a very tender and tasty roast. I’m about to make it for the second time for a family dinner. Everyone raved over it last time. I did use dried herbs and I don’t think it lessened the recipe any given how long it cooks for. It’s my go to recipe from now on, thanks for sharing it.
Hi Paula, thanks for the comment! Dried herbs sound like a great substitute if fresh herbs aren’t available.
This might seem like a silly question, but is the potatoes and carrots to have with the meal or are they just to flavour the gravy?
It’s up to you! They are a bit mushy, but some people prefer that. They add a lot of flavor to the gravy, if you use the drippings.
I usually make a side separate to the roast- like rice or mashed potatoes.
Hi, if I use a roaster pan with a lid would I still have to wrap with aluminum foil?
Hi Sandra, if the lid is tight, you can use a lid. For example, A Dutch oven is heavy enough of a lid to use.
I have made this 3 or 4 times and its delicious. However its inconsistent for me? The mean around the bone is always tender but sknetimes the centre is still tough. What am i doing wrong. I follow the temp and time for weight. But admittedly i have used very large roasts 7 bones …
Please help
It’s hard to say- what’s the size of the roast, the temp and time you are cooking it at? If I had to guess, you might need to cook it longer. Let me know and I’ll try my best to help!
I have made prime rib many times using many different methods. This by far was the best method I have ever tried. The meat was so tender it was like butter. The knife literally fell through the meat. The directions were detailed easy to follow gave you exact temperatures for weight. The gravy was delicious. This will be the only way I will make prime rib ever!!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment Roberta! So glad your prime rib turned out delicious!
Hubby said it’s the best roast he has ever eaten. Wow. Simply delicious. Followed exact recipe.
Wow, thank you so much for the comment!!! So glad your hubby enjoyed it!
Can I use white wine in place of the water?
Yes! Red wine works great too.
I’m really looking for a recipe for a well done roast. (My family won’t eat pink meat). This looks perfect! I have a question, that may sound stupid. How do you slice it?
Hi Donna, that’s a great question, there’s no wrong way to carve it. I use a carving knife and cut between the bones. The meat is pretty tender so it may fall apart a bit.
Lebanese blended American gal here as well and your recipe was exactly what I was looking to make for a holiday Prime rib roast! Thx!
Hello Nia, so nice to meet another American Lebanese! Hope you like the recipe!
I am going to try your recipe tomorrow 12.14.23...I wanted your opinion on using a 6 qt. cast iron Dutch oven instead of a roasting pan and foil. The Dutch Oven has a heavy lid and it should seal in the moisture...What do you think?
A Dutch oven works great if the roast can fit!!
Made it few weeks ago and it was delicious!
Would like to make another one for the holidays, but got 7.5 lb boneless. Should I still cook it for 4 hr, but lower temperature to 350°F instead of 375°F???
Thank you
Hi Lana, thanks for the comment! I would follow the chart for time and temp to be on the safe side. Hope that helps!
Do you marinate the roast before baking? Maybe with salt and pepper?
You can just salt and pepper it, or use the marinade in the recipe.
Boneless! And it’s actually 5 lbs. I’m going to try it tomorrow and I will report back. I am considering using red wine instead of water for extra flavor. Thank you for the recipe and responding back!
I think it should be fine, and red wine is a great idea! I might skip the honey in the marinade if going that route. Let us know how it turns out!
Hi! Do you think I can make it in the slow cooker (out of oven space on thanksgiving!). It is 6 lbs and fits in my slow cooker. The high setting is 300F.
Hi Rawia, that’s a great question. Does your ribeye have bone? I think it would be ok, but I might give it a little extra time just in case it isn’t ready yet.
Ok, so while I like a good quality steak cooked to medium, I have never been a fan of any roast cooked to medium where it is still pink in the middle. So glad I came across this recipe! I did a 4 pound bone-in rib roast at 325 for 4 hours and it is delicious! Definitely going to be my go-to roast recipe. Oh, and I did not do the veggies but instead had it with homemade mashed sweet potatoes. Thank you for a great recipe.
Hi Char, thank you so much for the comment! So glad this roast turned out delicious for you. Homemade mashed sweet potatoes sound delightful with this roast.
I swear I don't normally comment but I made this recipe as described and my dish came out perfectly. It looked beautiful (almost took a picture) but most importantly it was yummy!!! I've never made beef rib roast bone in before and was quite afraid but . . . wow!!! Yum!!! And thank you!
Thank you so much for the comment Tina! It makes my heart smile to know a recipe turned out great
Can this be roasted in my Oster electric roaster pan?
Hi Paula, does the roaster pan have the same temperature range as an oven? I haven't used an oster elctric roaster pan, but I made it in my air fryer and it turned out great.
I have a 2. 79 lb roast bone in that I want to make for Sunday. Do you have time to tell me exactly how you would cook it. I am not going to use the vegetables because we are having the traditional New Year’s sides. Should I cut the marinade ingredients in half and could I put the marinade on the night before and have it ready to go in the oven the next day. Thank you.
Hi Sandy, based on your setup I’d cook the roast at 300F for 4 hours covered. It’s fine to skip the vegetables. You can adjust the serving size in the recipe card, and it will give you exact measurements for the marinade. The honey is optional in the marinade.
I'd like to prepare my rib roast without the vegetables. Are there any alterations that should be made?
Thank you!
This recipe works great without vegetables too. In my experience, no modifications need to be made.
UPDATE:
I made the roast on CHRISTmas day (instead of the day ahead of time) and it came out absolutely perfect!! Thank you SOOO much Lily! For the recipe as well as your quick responses to my questions. I put it in 325 degrees and at the 3 hour mark to check it and baste it, it looked pretty well done and tender, so I just put it for about 30 more minutes at 300 degrees. SUPER easy and delicious!!!! My first prime rib roast!! Thank you!!!!
I am so glad it turned out great! There are so many challenges with different roast sizes and oven setups. Thanks also for the comments on how it turned out and what you did differently. That helps so much!
Question, how long to let the meat rest before cooking. Made this today and it’s in the last hour
It’s not as critical to bring the roast to room temperature like you would need to do if cooking it medium. if you have time let it sit out an hour, and if you don’t have time, you can put it in the oven directly from the fridge.
Thank you. I meant to say how long to rest before cutting
Oh sorry, I misunderstood! I cut into it pretty much right away 🙈.
Can I use a turkey bag instead of foil?
Yes you can, and they are quite effective actually. Just don’t exceed the temperature of the bag- I think it’s 350F but you will have to check.
I am getting ready to make this tomorrow -- can I get the same effect if using an enameled dutch oven?
Absolutely, that would work quite well actually. You want the Dutch oven to be big enough so you can cover it with a lid. I can’t stress this enough- this recipe is more like a roast, going past the well done stage.
and one more question I meant to add haha, I want to make it the day before, any cooking recommendations for cooking the day before or reheating it the day of? Thanks again!!
Hi Terri, great questions. This recipe is more like a roast, similar to how you would make like a chuck roast.
If you are wanting the meat close to pink like medium well, I would not follow this recipe. I’d use another recipe that cooks the ribeye roast to medium, then slice individual portions of the meat and cook them in a pan to the desired doneness. That method is also suitable for reheating.
Thank you so much for your response! I actually would like it well done, so I am going to follow your recipe. Will it be ok if I make it today and re-heat it tomorrow?
I’m just thinking It might get dried out if you make it ahead well done and reheat it. But if you have no other options I would reheat it this way: cut the roast cold before warming it up. Reheat the slices covered in the oven at around 300 F until it is reheated (about 30 to 45 minutes). Hope that helps! Let us know how It goes
I was excited to find this recipe because I have never made prime rib before and I didn't realize that most recipes are not for well done but my guests and I all prefer our meat cooked beyond pink. I am planning on making this for the first time and I have 2 questions. One, the standing rib roast that I bought is 4.7 pounds but it has been "boned" so there are no bones in it, how do I adjust the cooking time? Two, I don't have the roasting vegetables (potatoes, tomatoes etc, do I need to adjust any cooking time with that also? will it turn out the same without those? Thank you for the recipe!
Reduce the temperature without a bone by about 20 degrees F. For a 5 lb roast, that would be around 325F.
Hi, making this for my family on Christmas and happy I found your recipe. I wanted to make my 6lb bone in rib roast like a pot roast instead of all the other recipes I found so thank you for this. Mostly all of the other ones call for a high temp searing at the beginning to develop a crust. 500 for 20 min or so. I see yours does not have that. Thoughts? Is it because of roasting for a lower, longer period? Thanks so much for giving some guidance!
Hi Christy, great question. So, I’ve tried the sear stage and without the sear stage, and my personal experience is that the sear stage is not necessary.
The roast develops a really nice crust cooking for the long time. Also, I felt like the meat was more moist without the sear, although a lot of people might argue the sear is meant to lock in juices.
You can certainly sear the roast if you like. I’d recommend something more like 7 minutes on top and 7 minutes with the roast flipped over. The temp I’ve used in the past was 450F, not 500. Let us know how it turns out!
Hi! Excited to try this for Christmas dinner this year. Would you recommend any type of gravy (or red wine sauce, etc) to go with this? Thanks!
Hi Amanda! Technically you can make gravy from the drippings of the roast, but I find that this roast is so rich that I prefer not to make gravy for it. If I had to pick a sauce, it would be something light and bright, like a red wine sauce.
Let us know how it turns out, and if you have any tips or mods you liked!
Can i marinate a day before?
Hi Gaby, great question! Yes, you can marinate it the day before. You can also prepare the entire dish the day before too.
Hi Lily just wondering if I put the potatoes under the roast for 4 hours won't they get smashed? My kids don't like carrots or onions so I will only be using the potatoes. Do you think it's better to add them at the 3 hour mark when I check the roast? Thanks, I'm so excited to try this recipe it sounds delicious!
Hi Nisha,
You can add the potatoes through the cook time if you prefer. After 4 hours they are pretty much disintegrated. You can change up the vegetables to whatever you like under the roast.
Do I need to bring rib roast to room temperature before cooking? Should it be salted days in advance. This is my first time cooking and I would hate to ruin it. I am going for the well done roast.
Those are good questions! You don’t have to bring the roast to room temperature since we are cooking it for a long and slow time. It can’t be frozen. You can salt it lightly if you like. Just account for the salt in the butter marinade.
Let us know how it turns out! It’s always scary making it well done the first time 😂
Thank you!
Great recipe.
I did a 2.5lb rib roast at325F for 2hrs.
Everyone says that you should not do a primerib roast well done but this recipe proves it can be done. The roast was tender and tasty.
Thanks for the this tested great recipe.
Thanks so much for the review! And yes, it can be done and turn our delicious!
Made this it was amazing thank you
Thanks for the comment!
Hi Lily, this recipe is for a bone in ribeye, will it work okay for a boneless ribeye?
It works for a boneless ribeye, but you might want to turn down the temperature 10 to 15 degrees F, because without the bone, the roast cooks faster. The bones act as an insulator, so the roast temperature/time will be slightly different. I'd recommend keeping the cooking time, just turning down the oven. Let us know how it turns out!
I’m not sure if these temps are correct or the size of your meat? i just did a 11lb roast and your temp and it’s ready after 2 hours? strange.
Thank you so much for your comment, and I'm sorry the timing was different from the recipe. I hope that didn't cause you any issues! Do you mind going into more detail about how you cooked your ribeye, and how it turned out? Some variations might be: did it have a bone, was it completely well done in the center, what was your indication to pull it out of the oven, and did you use a thermometer. I didn't use a meat thermometer making this recipe, but I'm pretty sure it hit well done about 1 - 1.5 hours before the full cook time. The extra added time (as long as the meat is covered to keep it moist), makes it tenderize, kind of like a slow-roasted brisket if you know what I mean. I hope that helps, and I'm happy to troubleshoot things with you and figure out if I left any steps or tips that can help.
Hey Lily, do you keep the string around a roast while you cook it?
Hey Shawn, great question! Keep the twine on the roast while it's roasting if it comes with butcher's twine. Make sure to cut off the butcher's twine before serving. However, if the string is more like a plastic mesh, remove it.
This sounds amazing I'm doing a 4 pound for my family of 5 I can't wait to try thanks
Thanks for the comment, let us know how it turns out!
If I browned the meat, could I then finish it in a slow cooker with the vegetables and juices? I need my oven for other things!
Good question! If it fits in your slow cooker, then go for it. I've not tried it, but it's a similar process as the low and slow oven roast. Just want to give a couple of other alternatives here as well: you can roast this high-quality meat to a medium/medium-rare and cut down the time of the roasting (chef billy parisi has a great method for this and it's very delicious) OR go with a less expensive cut of meat in the slow cooker.
Hi...I plan to make this Sunday. Is it possible to prep a day in advance? Also, how long would I cook if I wanted medium doneness?
Thanks in advance
Thanks for the comment Monique! To answer your question honestly, I wouldn't follow this recipe if you would like medium or medium rare for your bone-in ribeye. Most recipes online for bone-in ribeye are for medium to medium-rare and the cook times are a lot shorter. I think Billy Parsi has a good recipe I've tried previously. This recipe is really meant for people that want to enjoy a ribeye or prime rib but need to cook it completely well-done. Like for example, if you have guests that only eat well-done red meats, or are pregnant, or suffering from an auto-immune disease. Hope that helps!
Hi! My bone-in ribeye roast is only 2.63 lbs. Could this recipe work with a cut that small?
Thank you!
For a roast that small, I’d cook at 300F for 4 hours, and I would wrap it in parchment paper then tightly wrap it in a few layers of foil (the roast itself) like how the slow roasted lamb shanks are made. Oven temperatures vary, so the best indicator of the roast being finished is checking it! It should be falling off the bone tender.
Will this recipe work on a 5lb bone in Prime Rib?
Yes, I listed the cook times in the post for differing weights. Just note that this recipe cooks the meat well done!
Hi making my ribeye roast for Christmas dinner at my dad’s house which is a 1 1/2 hrs away I want to bake it at home and bring it already baked how do I keep it warm until I serve it for dinner?
Hi Sandie, great question! The meat will have a lot of juices, so I'd recommend transporting it in something with a lid (with the juices). I'd probably then put it in an insulated travel bag. At the location, I'd warm it back up in the oven at 350 F. Ribeye is such a fatty piece of meat, so if the meat is served cold, the fat will solidify. So definitely want to serve this warm!
How long would you cook a 4lb roast for?
Check at 2 hours, plan on 3 hours?
So this sounds counter-intuitive, but keep the 4 hours cook time for a 4 lb roast but reduce the heat to 325 F. The 4 hours is really meant to be a minimum time for a low and slow roast. Let me know how it turns out!
It was perfection.
Thank you!
So glad you liked it!
This looks like delicious restaurant style roast! Thank you for posting step by step directions for making it.
Absolutely, hope you enjoy it!
My son loves rib eye. I think he is going to love this recipe because he loves honey and butter too.
That combination of flavors makes the delicious crust of the roast.
This looks like it would be great for a dinner party! I usually get initimidated by the idea of cooking big cuts of meat, but you've made it seem so approachable (and it sounds delicious too!)
I know how you feel... especially when you drop a lot of money on a big cut of meat, the last thing you want to do it mess it up! This is my tried and true recipe that hasn't failed me.
This would make the perfect Sunday dinner! 🙂 Definitely making this soon. Yum!
Hope you like it!
This looks so juicy and very tasty! Can’t wait to give this a try! My family is going to love this!
Hope they enjoy it!
When you say cook on top and on bottom for 7 minutes, are you referring to the top/bottom rack of oven or do you turn it over to cook both sides up for 7 minutes? TIA.
Hey Joe,
Thanks for the comment- good question! I recommend sticking the roast in the middle of the oven on one side for 7 minutes, then take it out and flip it over on the other side. Stick it back in the oven and blast it for another 7 minutes. I recommend doing this step to help lock in the juices while it slow cooks. Let me know how it turns out for you.
Lily
Where does it say to cook it for 7 min on one side and then the other?
Hey Kate- great question. That was how the original recipe was written. After making this roast several times, I've omitted the 7-minute sear on both sides.
We made this today and it turned out spot on delicious! Thank you for posting!
Thank you for taking the time to comment! So glad you liked the recipe.