It sounds intimidating, but we have a perfect recipe with secret tricks like butter and smoked paprika. Prime rib, aka standing rib roast, is a top-tier cut from the rib section of a cow.

“For the perfect prime rib roast, inserting a digital probe thermometer ... in the center doesn't get overcooked” he says. “We cook our prime rib on the rarer side, or until the thermometer ...

Plan to make ¾-1 pound per person. According to the USDA, prime rib roast may be kept for 3 to 5 days uncooked in your refrigerator before you need to cook or freeze it. Be sure to store it in an ...

By Sam Sifton Sam Sifton’s prime rib roast.Credit...Romulo Yanes for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Vivian Lui. Good morning. If you’re making a prime rib roast (above) for the holidays ...