Let the butter soften at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours. Grate, crush, or mince the garlic finely, then chop the thyme and discard the stem. Mix all of this together with the paprika, salt, and black pepper
Apply immediately to the Prime Rib and cook as desired. You can also rub the meat down the night before you cook it and wrap it with plastic to help the flavors intensify overnight
Notes
Any unused butter mixture that doesn’t come in direct contact with the raw meat can be used to flavor side dishes like mashed or roasted potatoes. It’s also a great spread for putting on bread and broiling until brown.*Photo by RockRecipes licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0