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How to Make Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream (Holiday Favorite)


  • Author: Mary

Ingredients

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For the Prime Rib Roast:

  • 1 (6 to 7 lb) bone-in beef rib roast (3 to 4 ribs)

  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder (optional)

  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Horseradish Cream Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche or Greek yogurt

  • 23 tablespoons prepared horseradish

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)


Instructions

1. Prepare the Roast

  • Remove the roast from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for at least 2–3 hours.

  • Pat dry with paper towels.

  • Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, rosemary, thyme, and olive oil into a rub.

  • Massage the rub all over the roast, including the bone side.

2. Roast Low and Slow

  • Preheat oven to 250°F.

  • Place roast bone-side down on a rack inside a roasting pan.

  • Roast for approximately 3–4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches:

    • 120°F for rare

    • 125°F for medium-rare

    • 130°F for medium

3. Rest and Sear

  • Remove from oven and tent with foil.

  • Let it rest for 20–30 minutes.

  • Increase oven temp to 500°F (or use broiler).

  • Return roast to oven for 8–10 minutes to form a crust.

  • Rest again for 10 minutes before slicing.

4. Make the Horseradish Cream

  • In a bowl, combine sour cream, creme fraiche, horseradish, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  • Stir until smooth and chill until ready to serve.