Description
Succulent prime rib of beef brings holiday magic to classic dinner tables with rich, robust flavors. Elegant meat roasted to perfection promises a luxurious centerpiece you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 (4-5 lb / 1.8-2.3 kg) prime rib roast
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Glaze and Oil:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the prime rib by thoroughly drying the meat with paper towels, ensuring surface moisture is completely removed. Massage olive oil across the entire roast to create a smooth, even coating.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by whisking together minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Generously massage the aromatic mixture into every surface of the meat, coating thoroughly.
- Position the roast in a roasting pan with fat side facing upward. Heat oven to 450F and sear the meat for 20 minutes to develop a rich, caramelized exterior crust.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325F and continue roasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Monitor internal temperature until it reaches 130F for medium-rare doneness, adjusting cooking duration as needed.
- While meat roasts, craft the glaze by combining balsamic vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until mixture thickens and becomes slightly syrupy.
- After removing roast from oven, allow meat to rest 15-20 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute throughout. Brush glaze generously over the roasted surface or serve separately for guests to drizzle.
Notes
- Dry the roast thoroughly to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust that seals in delicious juices and creates incredible flavor depth.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, checking temperature in the thickest part without touching bone for most accurate reading.
- Let the roast rest completely before slicing to allow internal juices to redistribute, guaranteeing tender, succulent meat with maximum moisture retention.
- Customize the glaze by experimenting with different honey varieties or adding red pepper flakes for subtle heat and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg