Name: Mustard-Crusted Boneless Prime Rib Roast with Cream Sauce
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 6 hours
Yield: 8–10 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6-pound) boneless prime rib roast, trimmed, tied; 4 tablespoons store-bought or homemade Montreal-style steak seasoning, divided; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, divided; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted unsalted butter

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Just like the steakhouse-style prime roast your grandparents served at Christmas, but better, because it’s made using the reverse-sear method for a super-tender, evenly cooked interior and an extra-crispy crust.

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