Description
Sumptuous Christmas prime rib delights carnivores with its rich, herb-crusted perfection from classic roasting techniques. Succulent meat promises festive celebrations where guests savor tender, perfectly seasoned slices that elevate holiday dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (6-7 lb / 3-3.5 kg) bone-in prime rib roast (3–4 ribs)
- 2 tbsps fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 2 tsps kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef stock
- ½ cup (120 ml) dry red wine
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat prime rib completely dry with paper towels to maximize roasting potential and achieve crisp exterior crust.
- Seasoning Fusion: Combine garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional Dijon mustard into a vibrant flavor-packed rub. Thoroughly massage mixture across entire meat surface ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Roasting Setup: Arrange seasoned roast on roasting rack inside pan. Pour beef broth and red wine into pan base to maintain moisture and develop rich flavor foundation.
- Thermal Progression: Launch initial high-temperature roast at 450F for 15 minutes to develop golden caramelized exterior. Subsequently reduce temperature to 325F, continuing roasting while carefully monitoring internal temperature. Target 130F for medium-rare doneness, estimating 15-20 minutes per pound.
- Resting Phase: Immediately extract roast from oven upon reaching desired temperature. Allow 15-20 minutes resting period to redistribute internal juices, ensuring maximum tenderness and succulent texture.
- Presentation: Carve prime rib into generous portions, revealing perfectly cooked centerpiece with crisp exterior and luxuriously tender interior.
Notes
- Patting Meat Dry: Ensure meat is completely dry with paper towels to achieve a perfect golden-brown crispy exterior and enhance roasting results.
- Seasoning Technique: Massage seasonings thoroughly into every surface, allowing herbs and spices to deeply penetrate and infuse the meat with rich, complex flavors.
- Temperature Precision: Use a reliable meat thermometer to accurately monitor internal temperature, preventing overcooking and maintaining desired medium-rare doneness.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow meat to rest exactly 15-20 minutes after cooking, which redistributes juices and guarantees maximum tenderness and succulence throughout the roast.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg