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Christmas Dinner Masterpiece: Prime Rib and Tenderloin Recipes

When it comes to impressive meals, nothing beats the luxurious flavor of prime cuts like tenderloin and prime rib. These recipes provide foolproof techniques and creative spins to elevate your cooking game. From smoky pork roasts to buttery beef tenderloin, there’s a recipe here for every celebration and special occasion.

Discover bold flavors, from garlic-herb crusts to balsamic glazes, that transform classic cuts into memorable dishes. Whether you’re perfecting your smoker skills, creating a show-stopping stuffed tenderloin, or turning leftovers into gourmet meals, these dishes bring out the best in every ingredient.

Take the guesswork out of cooking premium cuts with these expert guides. With precise timing and flavor-packed seasonings, you’ll impress your guests and create meals worth savoring. Dive in and make every meal unforgettable!

Crab-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Crab-Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

A luxurious combination of tender beef and sweet crab meat, this stuffed tenderloin is perfect for special occasions. Every bite is rich, buttery, and unforgettable.
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How To Cook Beef Tenderloin

How To Cook Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A step-by-step guide to mastering beef tenderloin, ensuring a tender, flavorful result. Perfect for home cooks looking to prepare this prized cut with confidence.
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Horseradish Sauce For Beef Tenderloin

Horseradish Sauce For Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: Foodie and Wine.

This quick and easy horseradish sauce adds the perfect zing to beef tenderloin. Made with just five ingredients, it’s better than anything you’ll find at a steakhouse.
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Herb Butter Prime Rib on Smoker

Herb Butter Prime Rib on Smoker. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Prime rib smoked to perfection and topped with herb butter that melts into each slice. Follow our temperature guide for a beautifully pink, flavorful centerpiece.
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Garlic Butter Prime Rib

Garlic Butter Prime Rib. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Prime rib seasoned with garlic butter for a rich, savory flavor. This impressive dish is perfect for celebrations or an indulgent family meal.
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Garlic Herb Prime Rib

Garlic Herb Prime Rib. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

A foolproof prime rib recipe with a garlic-herb crust that’s crispy and flavorful. Precise timing ensures an even medium-rare from edge to edge, making this a dinner to remember.
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Butter-Basted Smoked Prime Rib

Butter-Basted Smoked Prime Rib. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A decadent smoked prime rib basted in butter for rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Ideal for a show-stopping holiday meal or celebration.
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Holiday Rib Roast with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pan Sauce

Holiday Rib Roast with Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Pan Sauce. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

A rib roast paired with caramelized onion and mushroom pan sauce. Elegant and full of flavor, this dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or a festive dinner party.
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Traeger Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Traeger Smoked Beef Tenderloin. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

Tender beef tenderloin smoked to perfection on a Traeger grill. Perfect for creating a gourmet dinner at home or celebrating a special occasion.
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Traeger Prime Rib Roast

Traeger Prime Rib Roast. Photo credit: Or Whatever You Do.

A step-by-step guide to cooking a prime rib roast on a Traeger grill. Achieve a flavorful crust and juicy center, making it an impressive dish for holidays or special dinners.
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Balsamic Dijon Beef Tenderloin

This tender beef roast is glazed with balsamic and Dijon mustard, then served with Meyer lemon gremolata. Elegant yet simple, it’s a standout choice for any special dinner.
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Grilled Rack of Pork

Grilled Rack of Pork Recipe. Photo Credit: Or Whatever You Do

The “prime rib” of pork, a grilled rack of pork is easy to make and tastes so amazing! This would make a perfect centerpiece if you’d like to offer some white meat on the table next to that big slab of beef.

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Smoked Rack of Pork

Smoked Rack of Pork. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This smoked pork roast is an affordable, flavor-packed alternative to prime rib. The smoky seasoning blend delivers bold, savory taste, making it a showstopper for your table.
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