Effortless Christmas Prime Rib
Juicy Christmas Prime Rib recipe Easy holiday dinner Impress guests
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 7-8 lb Prime Rib Roast (Standing Rib Roast)
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Garlic (minced)
- Fresh Rosemary
- Fresh Thyme
- Olive Oil
- Beef Broth
- Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Generously season the prime rib roast with kosher salt, black pepper, minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and fresh thyme. Rub with olive oil.
- Place the roast on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
- Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness (120-130°F for rare, 130-135°F for medium-rare, 135-145°F for medium). Use a meat thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes, tented loosely with foil.
- For au jus: Skim off excess fat from the roasting pan drippings. Add beef broth and red wine to the pan and simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Slice the prime rib and serve with au jus.