How to Make Holiday Standing Rib Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

With the holiday season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the centerpiece of your festive meal. And what better way to impress your family and friends than with a juicy and succulent standing rib roast? This classic holiday dish is a showstopper, featuring a beautifully marbled cut of beef that's roasted to perfection and served with a rich and flavorful jus. Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large dinner party, a standing rib roast is sure to be a hit with...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) beef rib roast
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Remove roast from the refrigerator 30 minutes before you want to start cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Mix pepper, salt, brown sugar, oregano, and paprika together in a small bowl until well combined. Rub seasoning mix all over the roast to completely cover it. Transfer to a roasting pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 3 hours (45 minutes per pound), until the internal temperature reads exactly 125 degrees F (52 degrees C). Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 550 degrees F (288 degrees C).
  • Remove foil and put the roast back in the oven until the crust gets crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Cut and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    315 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 1505mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 384mg