1tablespoonsmoked paprikaif you do not have smoked paprika you can use chipotle powder, ancho chili powder
2teaspoonkosher salt
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonsweet paprika
1teaspooncumin
½teaspoongarlic powder
½teaspoonchili powder
Prime Rib
4lbBoneless Prime Rib
1cupwaterfor roasting pan
1cupBeef stockFor the Au Jus
¼cupUnsalted butterat room temperature
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauceor soy sauce
Instructions
Make the Prime Rib Seasoning
Add all of the spices for the seasoning to a small bowl and mix well.
3 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon chili powder
Use right away or store in an air tight container for up to 6 months.
Prime Rib
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
Pat the roast dry with paper towels.
4 lb Boneless Prime Rib
Rub softened butter all over the prime rib.
¼ cup Unsalted butter
Now pat seasoning over Prime Rib
Place Prime Rib on a roasting rack that is sitting in a roasting pan.
Add water to pan.
1 cup water
Roast the Prime rib at 450 degrees for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and continue roasting for 45 minutes to one hour for medium-rare or until a meat thermometer reads 135 degrees.
When ready, remove the Prime rib from the oven and place on a cutting board. Tent loosely and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
Au jus
While the prime rib is resting, place roasting pan with the drippings in it on to the stovetop and heat on medium heat.
Add beef stock then stir well scraping up any bits in the bottom of the pan for about 2 minutes.
1 cup Beef stock
Pour the liquids from the pan into a fat strainer and strain the fat. You can also skim the fat off of the top of the liquids with a spoon.
Pour liquid into a small sauce pan and add Worcestershire sauce then bring to a simmer over medium heat.
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Allow the juices to simmer until reduced by almost half.
Slice prime rib into ½ inch thick pieces.
Serve prime rib with a drizzle of jus over the top and the remaining jus on the side.