Mouthwatering Christmas Prime Rib Recipe
Christmas dinner deserves something special and memorable. A perfect Mouthwatering Christmas Prime Rib Recipe makes everyone smile.
Equipment
- Roasting pan with a rack
- Meat thermometer
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Kitchen twine
- Aluminum foilÂ
- Basting brush
Ingredients
- 1 bone-in prime rib roast 6-8 pounds
- 4 tablespoons of softened butter
- 6 cloves of fresh garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme chopped
- 2 tablespoons of kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cups of beef broth
Instructions
- Take the roast out of the refrigerator early.
- Let it sit for two hours at room temperature.
- Pat the meat completely dry with paper towels.
- This helps create that beautiful golden crust.
- Mix softened butter with minced garlic in a bowl.
- Add chopped rosemary and thyme to the mixture.
- Stir in salt and pepper until well combined.
- This butter adds amazing flavor to the meat.
- Rub olive oil all over the prime rib.
- Spread the herb butter mixture on every surface.
- Press it into the meat really well.
- Don't forget the sides and ends too.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F first.
- Place the roast on a rack bone-side down.
- Put it in the hot oven immediately.
- Roast for exactly 20 minutes at high heat.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F now.
- Pour beef broth into the bottom of the pan.
- Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 120°F.
- This takes about 2-3 hours total time.
- Remove the roast when the thermometer reads right.
- Cover it loosely with aluminum foil sheets.
- Let it rest for 30 minutes minimum.
- The temperature will rise to perfect medium-rare.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer for perfect results.
- Room temperature meat cooks more evenly throughout.
- The high heat start creates that crispy crust.
- Resting time is not optional at all.
- It keeps all the juices inside the meat.
- Ask your butcher to trim excess fat beforehand.
- Save the bones for making delicious beef stock.
- Let guests choose their preferred doneness when slicing.