Standing Rib Roast
Standing Rib Roast Recipe (Prime Rib Au Jus) – How about a juicy flavorful Standing Prime Rib Roast Recipe with a crusty exterior and pink center for your holiday feast? This fool-proof recipe is a show-stopper every time you make it!
The Ultimate Christmas Dinner: Standing Rib Roast
“Christmas Dinner” means a lot of things to a lot of people.
To us, Christmas dinner is something special. It’s a recipe or meal concept we don’t have very often throughout the year. Something that takes care in preparation. Something that makes all who partake feel special.
The kids usually want a rich and comforting dish like lasagna or gnocchi, but Lt. Dan and I, we want lobster or beef.
Good beef…. Really good beef.
My Standing Prime Rib Roast Recipe is a perfect meal for Christmas.
Why do I think it’s the best?
The crispy exterior is bold and salty, with an herb and whole grain mustard crust. While the interior stays pink and juicy with a rich beefy flavor.
It is the perfect elegant centerpiece for a holiday table!
What Is Standing Rib Roast?
Standing Rib Roast is essentially a large cut of bone-in ribeye steak or prime rib, so the fat is marbled throughout, creating an ultra-luxurious taste and texture.
When you buy a standing rib at the butcher, sometimes they have already trimmed it for you so the bones stick out the top. If not, you can cook it as-is or trim it yourself. It’s very easy.
If you have a friendly butcher, you can ask him/her to trim it for you as well. Then rub it down with a zesty concoction made of whole grain mustard, herbs, and bacon grease and roast it in the oven.
Fool-Proof Prime Rib Roast Recipe
The reason I consider this method “fool-proof” is that I leave an oven-safe instant-read thermometer in the center of the roast as it’s cooking. Once the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F, remove it from the oven and allow the beef roast to rest so the juices redistribute.
Using a leave-in meat thermometer eliminates the chance of over-cooking this Standing Rib Roast Recipe.
Perfection every single time! If you use an oven thermometer, you cannot mess this up.
What Ingredients You Will Need
It’s so easy to make those gorgeous pieces of meat with just a handful of ingredients…
- Standing Rib Roast – Look for one that is 5-6 pounds.
- Whole Grain Mustard – The super grainy kind.
- Bacon Grease – For flavor, and added seasoning to the beef.
- Fresh Thyme Leaves – Or 1 teaspoon dried thyme if you can’t find fresh.
- Garlic Cloves – Minced.
- Kosher salt and pepper
How To Cook Standing Rib Roast
Roast Cooking Tips
It also helps to place the standing rib roast in a hot oven so the exterior starts to form a crust, but then lower the heat so it cooks slowly and evenly for a perfect pink every time.
Our Standing Rib Roast Recipe is juicy, pink, and packed with flavor. Just right for holiday meals.
- Prep the Oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and remove the upper rack to make space in the oven. Line a rimmed baking dish (or roasting pan) with foil or parchment paper and place the standing rib roast on it.
- Trim the Beef, if needed. If your roast is not trimmed, carefully cut the excess fat off the top to expose the rib bones.
- Rub It Down. Stand the roast with the rib pointed up. Combine the mustard, bacon grease, thyme, garlic, sea salt, and cracked black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well, then rub over the surface of the rib roast.
- Roast! Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, pushing the tip in until it’s directly in the middle. Place the roast in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Then lower the heat and continue roasting until the interior temperature reaches 125 degrees F.
Get the Full (Printable) Standing Rib Roast Recipe (Prime Rib Au Jus) Below. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
When you are ready to pack up this recipe, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then place it in an airtight container or ziplock bag. You can keep it in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
Yes, you can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before cutting and serving.
You can reheat prime rib leftovers in a 250 degree F oven. Wrap it in foil and heat until just warm… You don’t want to cook it further. The time depends on the size of the piece of meat left, anywhere from 10-20 minutes.
If you’re trying to reheat a frozen roast, then the first step would be to thaw it out in the fridge for 8+ hours. When it is fully thawed and ready to reheat, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F and place the meat on a baking pan with some au jus. Cover it with foil and place in the oven for about 10 minutes or until it feels warm.
Standing Rib and Prime Rib are essentially the same cut of beef. However, a standing rib roast is trimmed so that it can be cooked with the bones facing upward for a dramatic effect.
Serve This Beef Roast With Amazing Side Dishes:
- Brussels with Bacon and Beer Recipe
- Epic Seafood Stuffing
- Roasted Squash with Blue Cheese Pear Streusel Recipe
- Classic Homemade Caesar Salad Recipe
- The Best Yeast Rolls Recipe
- Spicy Mesquite Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe
- And/or Savory Orzo Stuffing Recipe
And add a side of horseradish sauce, garlic butter sauce, and mustard sauce!
Other Meaty Main Dishes:
- Slow Cooker Beef Tenderloin Recipe
- Honey Garlic Beef Tenderloin
- Smoked Prime Rib Recipe
- Beef Wellington
- Beef Pot Roast
Standing Rib Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- 5-6 pounds standing rib roast
- 2 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and remove the upper rack to make space in the oven. Line a rimmed baking dish with foil or parchment paper and place the standing rib roast on it. If your roast is not trimmed, carefully cut the excess fat off the top to expose the rib bones. Look for the natural separation between the meat and the fat and cut along the separation. Clean the rib bones with a paring knife.
- Stand the roast with the rib point up. Combine the mustard, bacon grease, thyme, garlic, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well, then rub over the surface of the standing rib roast. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer into the center of the roast, pushing the tip in until it’s directly in the middle.
- Place the roast in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Then lower the heat to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until the interior temperature reaches 125 degrees F. Remove from the oven and allow the roast to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
I am going to be cooking for you and ltDan and kids please tell Lt Dan don’t forget the cocktail sauce and ice .
I’d love to try this! About how long should I expect to cook after I lower the temp? (I know to wait for 125 degrees, but I’d like to plan my timing). Thanks!
Such a stunning main course for dinner — great for the holidays too! Thanks for the recipe!
This makes such an elegant and impressive holiday meal! So delicious and it’s always a hit with my crowd!