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standing roast rib steak

Prime Rib Recipe

Katerina | Diethood
This juicy, tender and deliciously cooked Prime Rib Roast pairs perfectly with the flavorful, garlicky crust and the rich au jus sauce.
Servings : 10 servings
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 2 hours
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Prime Rib
  • one standing rib roast with 3 to 4 ribs, If hosting a large dinner party, you can also get a standing rib roast with 7 ribs - estimate about 2 to 3 people per rib
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • fresh rosemary leaves from 2 sprigs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic
For the Au Jus
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 cup reduced sodium beef broth

Instructions
 

  • Take the roast out of the fridge 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
  • Preheat oven to 450˚F.
  • Pat dry the roast with paper towels and generously season with salt and pepper. Place the roast in a roasting pan and set aside.
  • Add olive oil, rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, and garlic cloves to a food processor or blender; process until chopped up and well combined.
  • Rub the prepared garlic mixture all around the roast.
  • Position the roast in the roasting pan, bone-side down.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce heat down to 350˚F and continue to cook until cooked to the desired doneness.
  • Transfer the roast to a cutting board and let it rest for 20 minutes before cutting.
In the meantime, prepare the Au Jus.
  • Take the pan juices and strain them through a mesh sieve into a large measuring cup. Discard the bits in the mesh sieve, and pour the strained liquid back into the roasting pan.
  • Place the roasting pan over the stovetop burners and cook over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the Worcestershire Sauce and wine; scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the beef broth and continue to cook for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced and heated through.
  • Serve the Prime Rib with Au Jus.

Notes

  • Cooking Time: Estimate 15 to 20 minutes of cooking time per pound.
  • Please use an Instant Read Meat Thermometer to check for doneness. Whatever you do, avoid overcooking this pricey cut of meat. When the internal temperature registers at 115˚F to 120˚F, pull it out and let it rest on a cutting board for at least 20 minutes.
  • Cut against the grain: For a tender and juicy bite, observe the direction of the muscle fibers and slice across them, not parallel.

Nutrition

Calories: 876 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 38 g | Fat: 78 g | Saturated Fat: 31 g | Cholesterol: 165 mg | Sodium: 876 mg | Potassium: 691 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 33 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 30 mg | Iron: 4 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dinner, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Keyword: au jus recipe, beef roast, christmas dinner, holiday recipes, how to cook prime rib