Easy Standing Rib Roast

This easy standing rib roast has a garlic-pepper crust and juicy, tender meat for an impressive yet simple centerpiece for holiday dinners.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 440 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• 1 (4 pound) rib roast
• 0.25 cup sea salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Set a rack inside a shallow roasting pan.

Step 2

Brush rib roast lightly with olive oil, then rub sea salt, pepper, and garlic all over. Place onto the rack with the fatty side facing up.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and tent the pan with aluminum foil. Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the rib roast registers 140 degrees (60 degrees C) for medium, about 1 hour (or 15 minutes per pound if your roast is a different size).

Step 4

Remove roast from the oven and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes before carving. Remove the foil before slicing and serving.