Description
A perfectly seasoned Prime Rib with a golden garlic herb crust—juicy, flavorful, and tender. Ideal for Christmas dinner or any special celebration!
Ingredients
6 pounds bone-in prime rib (with bones cut off and tied back on)
½ cup softened butter
6 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium yellow onion, quartered (only if making red wine au jus)
Optional red wine au jus:
¼ cup pan drippings (fat removed)
2 cups beef broth
1½ cups red wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot slurry (optional)
Instructions
1. Take prime rib out of the fridge 2–3 hours before cooking to reach room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
3. Mix butter, garlic, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Pat dry the meat with paper towels, then rub it with the herb butter.
5. Place the roast bone-side down in an oven-safe pan. If making au jus, add onion slices around it.
6. Roast for 20 minutes at 450°F to sear the crust.
7. Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue roasting until internal temperature reaches 120°F for medium-rare.
8. Remove from oven and let rest for 20–30 minutes, tented with foil if desired.
9. Cut the strings and remove bones, then slice into ½-inch thick pieces to serve.
10. For au jus: combine pan drippings, broth, and wine. Simmer 15 minutes until reduced by half. Strain before serving.
Notes
Always let the meat come to room temperature before cooking for even doneness.
Use a thermometer to track internal temperature—don’t rely solely on time.
Let the roast rest before slicing to keep juices inside.
Use a fat separator when making au jus to remove grease.
Ask your butcher to cut and tie bones for easy removal after roasting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
- Category: Christmas Dinner Recipes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 1129
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1193mg
- Fat: 100g
- Saturated Fat: 43g
- Unsaturated Fat: 57g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 225mg