Go Back
Flavour Quest Recipes

Garlic Herb Prime Rib with Au Jus

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
  

For the Prime Rib
  • - 1 bone-in prime rib roast 5–6 lb
  • - 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - 6 cloves garlic finely minced
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • - 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • - 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • - 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
For the Au Jus
  • - Pan drippings from the prime rib
  • - 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
  • - ½ cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
  • - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 small fresh rosemary sprig
  • - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Bring the roast toward room temperature.
  1. Remove the prime rib from the refrigerator about 1 hour before roasting. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
Preheat the oven.
  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the roast bone-side down in a roasting pan fitted with a rack.
Make the garlic herb butter.
  1. Combine the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder and softened butter until evenly blended.
Season the prime rib.
  1. Rub the garlic herb mixture generously over the top and sides of the roast, pressing it onto the surface so it adheres.
Start at high heat.
  1. Roast at 450°F for 20 minutes to begin developing a deeply browned exterior.
Lower the temperature.
  1. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and continue roasting until the center reaches your preferred doneness. Begin checking the internal temperature early rather than relying solely on cooking time.
Rest the roast.
  1. Transfer the prime rib to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Rest for 30 minutes before carving. The internal temperature will continue to rise as the roast rests.
Prepare the au jus.
  1. Carefully skim excess fat from the roasting pan, leaving the flavorful browned drippings. Place the pan over medium heat if stovetop-safe, or transfer the drippings to a saucepan. Add the beef broth, wine or additional broth, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary.
Simmer the au jus.
  1. Scrape up the browned bits and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until flavorful and slightly reduced. Remove the rosemary and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Carve and serve.
  1. Remove the bones if desired, slice the prime rib across the grain and serve warm with the au jus alongside.