Garlic Herb Prime Rib Roast: A Heavenly Christmas Dish
Create a show-stopping prime rib roast for your Christmas dinner. This recipe delivers tender, juicy beef infused with garlic and herbs, perfect for an impressive holiday feast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-12 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (4-6 pound) prime rib roast
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the herb and garlic mixture all over the prime rib roast.
- Place the roast, fat side up, in a roasting pan.
- Roast at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue roasting for about 15-20 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 120°F (49°C) for rare, 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare, or 135°F (57°C) for medium.
- Remove the roast from the oven, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For a more flavorful crust, you can sear the roast on all sides in a hot pan before applying the herb mixture and roasting.
- Allowing the roast to rest is crucial for juicy, tender meat.
- Adjust cooking time based on your desired level of doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 ounces
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg