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Perfect Herb-Roasted Prime Rib Recipe with Easy Horseradish Cream

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A simple yet impressive herb-roasted prime rib with a flavorful crust and a bright, creamy horseradish cream sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 pounds prime rib roast (USDA Choice grade preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons horseradish root or prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste (for horseradish cream)

Instructions

  1. Remove prime rib from fridge about 1 hour before cooking to bring to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary and thyme, salt, and black pepper to prepare the herb rub.
  4. Pat the prime rib dry with paper towels, then rub the herb mixture all over the roast.
  5. Place the roast fat side up on a roasting rack inside a roasting pan.
  6. Roast at 450°F for 15 minutes to set the crust.
  7. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue roasting about 15 minutes per pound for medium-rare (about 1 hour 15 minutes for a 5-pound roast), or until internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C).
  8. Remove roast from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
  9. While roast rests, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make horseradish cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  10. Carve the prime rib against the grain into thick slices and serve with horseradish cream.

Notes

If crust browns too quickly, loosely cover roast with foil partway through cooking. Use a meat thermometer for best results. Resting the roast is crucial for juicy slices. Fresh herbs are preferred but dried can be used at one-third the amount. For dairy-free horseradish cream, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt and mayonnaise with vegan mayo.

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