Prime Rib - ATK

By norsegal8

Even if you don't purchase the roast a week ahead of time as the instructions suggest, even a day or two of aging in the refrigerator will help.

Ingredients

• 1 first-cut beef rib roast, 3 ribs (about 7 pounds), set at room temperature for 3 hours, tied twice between the rib bones (see illustration below)
• Salt and ground black pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 200 degrees. Heat large roasting pan over two burners set at medium-high heat. Place roast in hot pan and cook on all sides until nicely browned and about 1/2 cup fat has rendered, 6 to 8 minutes.

2. Remove roast from pan. Set wire rack in pan, then set roast on rack. Generously season with salt and pepper.

3. Place roast in oven and roast until meat registers 130 degrees (for medium-rare), about 3 1/2 hours (or about 30 minutes per pound). Let stand 20 minutes (a bit longer is fine) before serving.

4. Transfer to cutting board and carve in accordance with the instructions below.