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Southern Christmas Roast

Southern Christmas Roast

A Southern Christmas roast recipe is the culmination of a Southern family tradition that goes straight to the heart of the holiday season with a tender, juicy cut of Christmas Day prime rib!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker optional

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pound beef roast prime rib
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup cranberry sauce canned or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup cranberries fresh
  • 6-8 sprigs thyme
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Rub the seasoning mixture all over the beef roast.
  • Using a knife, pierce the roast all over and set it aside.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and pour the broth, balsamic vinegar, garlic, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and olive oil into the stainless-steel inner pot.
  • Stir the marinade mixture, then place the roast in the inner pot.
  • Add the cranberries and thyme to the pot with the roast, and then baste the roast with the marinade.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid (ensure the valve is up – in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.
  • When cooking is finished, allow a natural pressure release for 20 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to ‘venting’ and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.
  • Baste the roast with the marinade inside the pot.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberry sauce, slice and serve Southern Christmas roast with the marinade sauce as gravy, and enjoy!
  • *Ooven instructions in the notes below

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Notes

Southern Christmas roast in the oven
  1. Mix the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the beef roast.
  3. Using a knife, pierce the roast all over and set it aside.
  4. Pour the broth, balsamic vinegar, garlic, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and olive oil into a roasting pan.
  5. Stir the marinade mixture, then place the roast into the pan with the marinade.
  6. Add the cranberries and thyme to the pot with the roast, and then baste the roast with the marinade.
  7. Roast for about 20 min per pound of meat or until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees F for medium-rare.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow the roast to cool before slicing.
  9. Garnish with fresh cranberry sauce, slice and serve Southern Christmas roast with the pan sauce as gravy, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 4mg
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