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A juicy, perfectly roasted prime rib with a seasoned crust, ready for Christmas dinner.

Prime Rib for Christmas Dinner

A step-by-step plan for preparing prime rib for Christmas dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Prime Rib
  • 1 rib roast (3-4 lbs) Beef bone-in
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary crushed

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Take the prime rib out of the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
  2. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
  4. Rub the herb and spice mixture all over the prime rib.
  5. Place the prime rib, fat-side up, in a roasting pan.
  6. Roast at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes.
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Continue roasting for about 13-15 minutes per pound, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast (not touching bone) registers 120-125°F (49-52°C) for rare, or 130-135°F (54-57°C) for medium-rare.
  8. Remove the prime rib from the oven. Tent loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 30 minutes before carving.
  9. Carve the prime rib into slices and serve.

Notes

For a more intense herb flavor, you can insert slivers of garlic into the roast before applying the rub.

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