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Perfect Garlic Butter Prime Rib Roast Recipe with Rich Au Jus

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A flavorful and juicy prime rib roast slathered with garlic butter and served with a rich au jus, perfect for special occasions and celebrations.

Ingredients

  • Prime Rib Roast (bone-in, about 5 pounds / 2.3 kg)
  • Unsalted Butter (1/2 cup / 115 g, softened)
  • Fresh Garlic (6-8 cloves, minced)
  • Fresh Herbs (2 tbsp each of rosemary and thyme, finely chopped)
  • Coarse Sea Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
  • Beef Broth (2 cups / 475 ml)
  • Dry Red Wine (1/2 cup / 120 ml, optional)
  • Shallots (1 small, minced)
  • Worcestershire Sauce (1 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. Bring the prime rib to room temperature by removing it from the fridge about 1 hour before cooking.
  2. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) for the initial sear.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped rosemary and thyme, olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Pat the roast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  5. Rub the entire roast generously with the garlic butter mixture, massaging it into every nook and cranny.
  6. Place the roast fat side up on a roasting pan rack.
  7. Roast in the oven at 450°F for 20 minutes to create a crust.
  8. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue roasting for approximately 13-15 minutes per pound (about 30-35 minutes per kg) for medium-rare, checking internal temperature to reach 130°F (54°C).
  9. Remove the roast from the oven and tent loosely with foil. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
  10. While resting, make the au jus: place the roasting pan on the stove over medium heat, add minced shallots and sauté briefly, then pour in red wine (if using) and beef broth. Scrape up browned bits from the pan, add Worcestershire sauce, and simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. Strain if desired.
  11. Carve the roast against the grain into thick slices and serve with warm au jus.

Notes

If the crust browns too fast, loosely cover the roast with foil during the lower-temperature roasting stage. Use a digital thermometer to ensure perfect doneness. Rest the roast for 20-30 minutes before carving to keep it juicy. For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. The au jus can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free beef broth and skipping any flour or thickening agents.

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