Perfect Prime Rib

INGREDIENTS

1 standing rib roast (about 1/2 pound per person)

1tbsp kosher salt

2tsps black pepper

1 bunch fresh rosemary

DIRECTIONS

1. Remove rib roast from packaging and place in a roasting pan. Let come to room temperature about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 450oF.

2. Generously cover all sides of rib roast with salt and pepper. Place roast in a roasting pan fat side up. Arrange half the rosemary in the bottom of the pan around the roast.

3. Roast for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350oF and cook one hour 30 minutes more for medium rare. (Plan on about 15 minutes per pound.)

4. Remove roast from oven, cover with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes.

5. To serve, slice along ribs to remove them, then separate each rib and put them aside. Slice the roast crossways against the grain. Serve on a platter with the ribs and remaining half with fresh rosemary.