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Christmas: Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream

Source of Recipe


Southern Lady: "Christmas Made Easy"



List of Ingredients



• One 6½- to 7-pound prime rib roast
  
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 2½ tsp kosher salt
  
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
  
• Horseradish Cream (recipe follows)
  






Instructions



1. Rub prime rib with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
   Remove from refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
   
   
2. Preheat oven to 325° F.
   
   
3. Place prime rib on a rack in a roasting pan. Cook for 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours, or until a meat thermometer reaches an internal temperature of 145°, or desired doneness. Remove from oven, and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with Horseradish Cream.
   
   Makes about 12 servings.
   
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   HORSERADISH CREAM
   
   • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
   • ¾ cup sour cream
   • 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish
   • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
   • ¼ tsp salt
   • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
   • Garnish: additional chopped fresh chives
   
   In a medium bowl, beat cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until thickened. Add remaining ingredients, beating to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.
   
   Makes about 3 cups.