Description
Discover the secrets to juicy perfection this holiday season with the best Christmas prime rib recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prime rib roast (5-7 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the prime rib roast.
- Place the roast in a roasting pan, bone side down.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness (about 1.5 to 2 hours for medium-rare).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
- Letting the meat rest is crucial for juicy results.
- Consider serving with horseradish sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: main course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg