Christmas Prime Rib

We always have prime rib for Christmas dinner, so that's what we call it.  Prime rib at Christmas is a Battersby tradition.  I don't think I even had prime rib until I married Colin.  Luckily, Colin's mom taught him how to make it!

Prime Rib:  You should plan on 1 lb per person, a little more if you want leftovers.  For 4 people, we usually get a 6 lb roast.  Colin prefers to have the person at the meat counter cut the roast from the ribs and then tie the bone back to it for presentation and flavor. 

Rub:

8-10 cloves of minced garlic

2 TBS kosher salt

1/4 cup olive oil

2 TBS of freshly ground black pepper

Aromatics:

3-4 whole cloves of garlic

Twig of fresh rosemary

1/2 of sliced red onion

2 stalks celery

Combine all ingredients for the rub and and rub it on the prime rib.  Put a little bit of olive oil in the base of the pan and then put the aromatics in the pan.  Place the prime rib on top of the aromatics.  Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes per pound for medium doneness.  Adjust time according to how you like your meat cooked.

Prime rib before going in the oven

My cute hubby and the finished prime rib!