Black Magic Brown Butter Prime Rib

Chef Tony Reed
Servings

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

3 hours

Cuisine

Modern American

Category

Entree

Prime rib the way it was meant to be. Marbled beef, golden-brown butter, and the dark, spicy hum of Spiceology Black Magic blend. Every slice drips with flavor that borders on sinful.
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Ingredients

  • 4 lb Prime Rib Roast (bone-in or boneless)
  • 3 Tbsp Spiceology Black Magic Cajun Blend
  • ¼ cup Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted Butter
  • Canola Oil, as needed

Directions

  1. Pat the prime rib dry with paper towels. Rub lightly with canola oil, coat evenly with salt, then generously dust with Black Magic.
  2. Rest uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (up to 24 for deeper flavor).
  3. Once the meat has marinated. Preheat the oven to 225°F. Set the roast on a rack over a sheet pan. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 105°F (about 2 hours).
  4. Melt butter in a pan until nutty and golden brown. Crank oven to 450°F. Brush roast generously with brown butter and sear until internal temp reaches 125°F.
  5. Let rest for 15–20 minutes until it coasts to 135°F (medium rare perfection). Slice, drizzle with the remaining brown butter, and serve.
Recipe Products
Blend

Black Magic Cajun Blackening Seasoning

Key Ingredients

Paprika, Garlic Granules, Onion Granules, Cayenne Pepper, Thyme
Blend

Black Magic Salt-Free Seasoning

Key Ingredients

Paprika, Garlic Granules, Onion Granules, Cayenne Pepper, Thyme
Black Magic Brown Butter Prime Rib FAQs (Because This Roast Deserves Respect)

Oh yes. Low and slow is what gives this roast its juicy interior and deep, beefy flavor. The patience pays off big time when every slice comes out tender, rich, and perfectly pink.

Brown butter brings nutty, toasty richness that amplifies the beef and plays dangerously well with Black Magic’s smoky, spicy edge. It’s the difference between great and unforgettable.

Absolutely. If you want more control over seasoning or are cooking for salt-sensitive guests, the salt-free version delivers the same bold Cajun flavor without compromising intensity.