Garlic and Pepper Prime Rib Roast

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius).

2. 2

   Take the prime rib roast and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.

3. 3

   While the roast is coming to room temperature, mince the garlic and crush the black peppercorns.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, crushed black peppercorns, sea salt, and olive oil to create a paste.

5. 5

   Rub the paste evenly over the entire surface of the prime rib roast.

6. 6

   Place the roast on a rack inside a roasting pan, bone-side down.

7. 7

   Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, making sure it does not touch bone.

8. 8

   Put the roast into the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes.

9. 9

   After 20 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius).

10. 10

    Continue to roast until the meat thermometer reads 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) for rare, 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius) for medium-rare, or 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) for medium. This will take approximately 15 minutes per pound.

11. 11

    Once the roast reaches the desired temperature, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

12. 12

    Carve the roast into slices and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs before serving.