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Easy Garlic Herb Prime Rib with Red Wine Au Jus

A tender, juicy garlic herb–crusted prime rib served with a rich red wine au jus. Perfect for Christmas and holiday dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Prime Rib
  • 1 bone-in prime rib roast 4–6 lb
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tbsp coarse salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Red Wine Au Jus
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup red wine
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  2. Pat roast dry and bring to room temperature.
  3. Mix butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Rub mixture all over the roast.
  5. Place roast bone-side down in a roasting pan and roast until internal temperature reaches 120–130°F.
  6. Remove and rest 20–30 minutes.
  7. Increase oven temperature to 500°F (260°C).
  8. Return roast to crisp crust.
  9. Simmer au jus ingredients in roasting pan to reduce.
  10. Slice and serve with au jus.

Notes

Use a thermometer for best results. Let roast rest before slicing.