Oven-Roasted Prime Rib with Dry Rib Rub
The homemade spice rub is delicious on the beef in this elegant entree but it also complements pork or chicken.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup kosher salt
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3 tablespoons dry mustard
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4 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon granulated garlic or dried minced garlic, or 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
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2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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2 teaspoons celery seeds
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 4- to 6-pound beef rib roast or one 4- to 6-pound pork loin center rib roast (backbone loosened)
Directions
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For dry rub: In a small bowl, combine salt, mustard, black pepper, garlic, onion powder, thyme, oregano, coriander and celery seeds. Set aside 1/4 cup. (Transfer the remaining mixture to small jar or plastic bag. Seal; store in cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Stir or shake before using.)
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Rub oil over meat. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup dry rub evenly over meat; rub in with your fingers. Make six 1-inch by 1/2-inch knife slits into the fat side (the slits allow the seasoning to penetrate into the meat).* Place meat, fat side up, in a large roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into center without touching bones.
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Roast beef in a 350 degrees oven for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours for medium-rare (135 degrees) or 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours for medium (150 degrees). Roast pork in a 325 degrees. oven for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 hours for medium (150 degrees).
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Transfer meat to a cutting board. Cover with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. (The temperature of the meat will rise 5 to 10 degrees during standing.) Serves 12.
Tip
At this point, you can cover the meat loosely with plastic wrap and chill up to 24 hours before roasting.
Nutrition information
Calories 318, Total Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Monounsaturated Fat 9 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 934 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 30 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 2%, Iron 18%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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