Pepper-Crusted Roast Prime Rib

Pepper-Crusted Roast Prime Rib is wonderfully decadent for the holidays but only takes 10 minutes of prep time!

Pair this delicious dish with creamy horseradish sauce and crushed potatoes brings some zing to the kitchen.

The result is a dish that’s rich, flavorful, and sure to impress even the most discerning of guests.

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Starting with tender cuts of meat hand-trimmed by master butchers at Omaha Steaks, this dish from Omaha Steaks Executive Dhef David Rose call to mind the extravagant holiday gatherings of yesteryear with modern twists you can claim as your own.

Pepper-Crusted Roast Prime Rib

The prime rib roast is a popular cut of beef that’s well-marbled and incredibly tender, making it perfect for roasting.

To create the pepper crust, the roast is coated with a mixture of freshly cracked black pepper, garlic, and herbs, which infuses the meat with a bold and savory flavor.

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The roast is then slow-cooked in the oven to achieve the perfect medium-rare doneness, creating a juicy and tender interior that’s perfectly complemented by the crispy and savory crust.

This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and approximately 2 ½ hours to make, and it serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients:

Pepper Rub:

• 3 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground peppercorn medley
• 2 teaspoons ground guajillo chili
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Prime Rib:

• 1 Omaha Steaks Boneless Heart of Prime Rib Roast (4 pounds)
• pepper rub
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil

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Roast Prime Rib Directions:

To make pepper rub: In small bowl, stir salt, peppercorns, chili and thyme.

To make prime rib: Pat prime rib dry with paper towels. Season on all sides with pepper rub and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 250 F.

In large cast-iron pan, bring grapeseed oil to medium-high heat.

Sear prime rib on all sides until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

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Place seared prime rib on wire rack-lined baking sheet. Bake according to cooking chart for cook time and desired doneness. Use meat thermometer to ensure doneness. Cook until internal temperature is 10 degrees F below desired doneness.

Rest prime rib 15-20 minutes. Slice to desired thickness.

Serve prime rib with crushed potatoes and creamy horseradish sauce. You can find the perfect recipe for creamy horseradish sauce here.