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Classic Christmas Prime Rib roast on holiday table

Classic Christmas Prime Rib: A Time-Honored Holiday Masterpiece

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Classic Christmas Prime Rib is a juicy, herb-crusted roast perfect for your holiday table. It’s elegant, flavorful, and easy to master.

  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Yield: 68 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (5-6 lb) bone-in prime rib
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Rub roast with garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary, and olive oil.
  3. Place on a roasting rack, bone-side down.
  4. Roast for 3–4 hours until internal temp reaches 120°F (medium-rare).
  5. Let rest for 30 minutes. Increase oven to 500°F.
  6. Return roast to oven for 10–15 mins to sear crust.
  7. Slice and serve with au jus or horseradish cream.

Notes

  • Use a thermometer for accuracy.
  • Season the night before for deeper flavor.
  • Resting is essential—don’t skip!
  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 760mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg