Description
Experience the warmth of the holiday season with this succulent Christmas Prime Rib. With a perfectly seared crust and tender, juicy meat, this showstopper is the centerpiece of every festive gathering. Easy to prepare and packed with rich flavors, it promises to impress your guests and create unforgettable memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 lbs Prime Rib Roast
- 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 4 Garlic Cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Beef Broth or Red Wine
Instructions
- Allow the prime rib to sit at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Rub the roast with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Place the roast bone-side down in a roasting pan and sear for 20 minutes until browned.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and roast until an internal thermometer reads 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours).
- Tent with foil and let rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
- For jus, pour off excess fat from the pan, add beef broth or wine, deglaze over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Slice against the grain and serve with jus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg