SALT-ENCRUSTED PRIME RIB

Salt-Encrusted Prime Rib image

Restaurants have nothing on this recipe. For a true meat lover, it's very easy and the results are beyond belief. -Roger Bowlds, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 box (3 pounds) kosher salt (about 6 cups), divided
1 bone-in beef rib roast (6 to 8 pounds)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 cup water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Line a shallow roasting pan with heavy-duty foil. Place 3 cups salt on foil, spreading evenly to form a 1/2-in. layer. , Brush roast with Worcestershire sauce; sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder. Place roast on layer of salt, fat side up. In a small bowl, mix water and remaining salt (mixture should be just moist enough to pack). Beginning at the base of the roast, press salt mixture onto the sides and top of roast., Roast 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 325°. Roast 2 to 2-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reaches 130° for medium-rare; 145° for medium. (Temperature of roast will continue to rise about 15° upon standing.) Let stand 20 minutes., Remove and discard salt crust; brush away any remaining salt. Carve roast into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 37g protein.