Description
Impress your guests with this succulent Christmas Prime Rib recipe. A juicy bone-in prime rib roast seasoned with a flavorful herb rub, roasted to perfection, and served with a sprinkle of sea salt. It’s a festive show-stopper for your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (5 to 6-pound) bone-in prime rib roast
Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: coarse sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Prepare the Roast: Remove the prime rib from the refrigerator and preheat the oven.
- Season the Meat: Mix olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and spices to make a paste.
- Rub the Seasoning: Pat the roast dry and coat with the seasoning paste.
- Roast the Prime Rib: Cook at high temperature initially, then lower the heat until desired doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Let the roast rest before slicing. Finish with sea salt if desired.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for best results.
- Serve with horseradish sauce or au jus.
- Leftovers are great for sandwiches or beef hash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
