Description
Cranberry Balsamic Ribeye Roast delivers pure holiday magic straight to your dinner table, bringing together juicy beef and tangy seasonal notes that’ll make your guests swoon. Your festive feast gets an instant upgrade with this showstopping centerpiece that’s surprisingly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 lbs ribeye roast
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Supporting Liquids and Additives:
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pat the 4-pound ribeye roast thoroughly dry using paper towels to guarantee perfect seasoning and beautiful browning.
- Create a seasoning blend by mixing 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves.
- Massage the seasoning mixture comprehensively across every surface of the ribeye, ensuring total coverage.
- Allow the seasoned roast to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, promoting even cooking.
- Position your oven rack in the center and preheat to 425°F.
- Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a large cast-iron skillet and heat until just smoking.
- Sear the roast on all sides, developing a golden-brown crust for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet with roast directly into the preheated 425°F oven.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes per pound, aiming for a 135°F internal temperature for medium-rare.
- Simultaneously, combine 1 cup cranberries, ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 2 rosemary sprigs in a saucepan.
- Simmer the cranberry mixture on low heat for 10-12 minutes until berries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove roast from oven and rest on a cutting board for 15 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Brush the resting roast with 2 tablespoons dijon mustard.
- Slice the roast against the grain into ½-inch thick pieces.
- Generously drizzle warm cranberry balsamic sauce over the sliced roast before serving.
Notes
- Pat the roast dry thoroughly to help create a beautiful golden-brown crust that seals in all the delicious flavors.
- Let the seasoned roast sit at room temperature before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and more consistent doneness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, as cooking times can vary depending on your specific cut and oven.
- For a gluten-free version, replace dijon mustard with a gluten-free mustard and double-check all ingredient labels.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 56 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 397 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 416 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg