Perfect Prime Rib Roast

This a combined recipe from a meat market and friend. It turns out just right every time. Why waste time in a restaurant for this!

• Ready In: 3 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb)  choice cut  prime rib roast
• 1⁄2 cup kosher salt
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder or 6  garlic cloves, crushed
•  pepper, generous amount
•  additional  seasoning, as preferred

Directions

1. Let roast come to room temperature, rub roast with seasonings.
2. Place roast, bone side down, in shallow roasting pan, but do not cover.
3. Add a small amount of water to pan.
4. Insert meat thermometer, not touching any bone.
5. Sear roast at 500°F for 15 minutes.
6. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DOOR!
7. Turn temperature down to 350°F.
8. Cook approximately 20 minutes per pound.
9. Rare-140-150°F.
10. Medium 150-160°F.
11. Well 170-180°F.
12. Allow roast to sit for 15 minutes after removing from the oven, then slice.