Beef Rib Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Remove the roast from the refrigerator 2 or 3 hours before cooking.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 450.
3. 3
   Rub butter on the cut ends of the roast.
4. 4
   Combine flour, salt and pepper together in a small bowl, and then massage the mixture all over the meat.
5. 5
   Set the roast, rib side down, in a shallow roasting pan (the ribs act as a natural rack), and place in the oven.
6. 6
   Roast for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the roast is nicely darkened.
7. 7
   Reduce oven to 350 and continue to roast, basting every 15 or 20 minutes, until the roast reaches an internal temperature of 125 degrees (for medium-rare) on an instant-read thermometer.
8. 8
   Remove the roast to a cutting board and let rest for 20 minutes before carving into either huge slabs or off the bone entirely and then thin slices.