Description
An elegant and sumptuous prime rib roast, perfect for special occasions. Prepared in a wood-burning oven, this dish offers a unique smoky flavor and is served with a rich jus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8-rib prime rib roast (approximately 6kg), trimmed
- Sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons rock salt
- 2 onions, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large pieces
- 1 pint white wine
Instructions
- If using a wood-burning oven, start your fire about an hour before you are ready to put your roast in. The walls of the oven need to reach a high heat before putting in the roast.
- Trim the roast back to the bone, frenching the bones and cutting away excess fat. Tie up the roast with kitchen string, tucking sprigs of rosemary underneath.
- Rub the roast with olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and rock salt.
- Place the roast in a roasting pan, ribs standing up, and slide it into the heat of the oven next to the pile of burning embers.
- After about 20 minutes, turn the roast to seal the meat on all sides. Cover the roast with aluminum foil.
- After about an hour, add the onions, carrots, and white wine to the roasting pan. Tip the roast over onto its ribs and return it to the heat, adding some wood to maintain a steady temperature.
- Roast for nearly 2 1/2 hours, until the prime rib is well done on the tips, rosy through most of the middle, and rare at its thickest part.
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest. Skim the fat from the pan juices and serve the reduced jus as gravy.
Notes
If you don’t have a wood-burning oven, a traditional home oven can be used. Consult with your butcher to ensure you get the right cut and have it trimmed properly. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness if unsure. The extra bones add flavor and juiciness to the roast. Consider repeating this dish for other special occasions, as it was well-received by guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 50
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 150