Peppery Rib Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Combine rub ingredients in a small bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons for au jus.
3. 3
   Press rub into all parts of the rib roast.
4. 4
   Place roast fat side up in a shallow baking dish.
5. 5
   Do not cover or add water.
6. 6
   Roast for 25 minutes, then lower oven temp to 350 for 2 hours for medium rare up to 3 hours medium doneness (until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reaches 135 degrees for medium rare to 150 degrees for medium).
7. 7
   Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes, tenting the roast with aluminum foil.
8. 8
   Combine broth with reserved rub and bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Stir in thyme and simmer an additional 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Carve roast into slices.
12. 12
    Serve with au jus.