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Tender Dutch Oven Prime Rib Recipe Perfect for Easy Caramelized Garlic Roast

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A simple yet impressive prime rib roast cooked low and slow in a Dutch oven with whole caramelized garlic cloves and fresh herbs for a tender, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 pounds bone-in prime rib roast
  • 1 whole bulb garlic, cloves peeled but left whole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped finely
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup beef broth or red wine

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pat the prime rib dry with paper towels. Rub all over with olive oil, then season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, chopped rosemary, and thyme, massaging the herbs into the meat.
  3. Peel the whole garlic bulb, keeping the cloves intact, and toss them in a bit of olive oil.
  4. Heat the Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Sear the roast fat side down for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and sear all sides for about 2 minutes each.
  5. Nestle the whole garlic bulb and extra sprigs of rosemary and thyme around the roast in the Dutch oven.
  6. Pour in the beef broth or red wine to add moisture and prevent garlic from burning.
  7. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and transfer to the oven. Roast for about 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F (54°C) for medium rare. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
  8. Remove the roast from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
  9. Slice the prime rib against the grain and serve with the caramelized garlic cloves.

Notes

Do not skip the searing step to build a flavorful crust. Keep garlic cloves whole to avoid bitterness. Rest the roast loosely tented with foil to retain juiciness. Remove the lid for the last 10-15 minutes if garlic needs more caramelization. Save pan juices for au jus by deglazing with broth or wine on stovetop after roasting.

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