Garlic Herb Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream
A festive garlic herb prime rib recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 205 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bone-in prime rib roast (5 to 6 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season: Pat the roast dry. Season with salt and refrigerate uncovered overnight when possible.
- Prepare: Let stand 1 hour. Heat oven to 450°F (230°C). Mix butter, garlic, pepper, rosemary, and thyme; coat the roast.
- Start hot: Roast fat-side up for 20 minutes.
- Finish gently: Reduce oven to 325°F (165°C) and roast until the center reaches 120–125°F (49–52°C) for medium-rare, about 75 to 100 minutes.
- Rest and serve: Rest loosely covered for 30 minutes. Mix sour cream, horseradish, and lemon juice and serve alongside.
Notes
This editorial recipe draft should be kitchen-tested before making performance guarantees.