Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this succulent Christmas Prime Rib. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and fresh rosemary, this roast boasts a beautifully crusted exterior and a tender, juicy interior that will impress your guests. Served with homemade au jus, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a festive centerpiece that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in prime rib roast (5–6 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Pat the prime rib dry and rub it generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and Dijon mustard; spread this mixture over the roast.
- Place the roast on a rack in a shallow pan and roast at 450°F for 20 minutes.
- Reduce the temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, approximately two hours.
- Let it rest under aluminum foil for 20-30 minutes before slicing. Serve with au jus made from drippings mixed with beef broth and red wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg