Foolproof Rib Roast

Follow this rib roast recipe for a tender, succulent, standing rib roast that will be the centerpiece of your holiday table! The key to juicy, perfectly cooked beef is to let your bone-in roast get to room temperature before cooking. This recipe is for well-done beef so cook yours for less time if you like your beef medium or medium-rare. Rib roast can be expensive, so this is a total splurge or special-occasion dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 576 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a rack in a roasting pan.

Step 2

Combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a small cup.

Step 3

Place room-temperature roast on the rack in the roasting pan with the fatty side up and the rib side on the bottom. Rub the seasoning onto the roast.

Step 4

Roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. Turn the oven off and leave the roast inside for 3 hours, without opening the door.

Step 5

Turn the oven back on to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and reheat the roast for 30 to 40 minutes. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (62 degrees C).

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.