Perfect Rib Roast

Directions

1. 1
   Adjust oven rack to low position and preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Heat a large roasting pan over 2 burners set at medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Place roast in hot pan and sear on all sides until nicely browned and about 1/2 cup of fat has rendered, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove roast from pan.
4. 4
   Set a wire rack in pan; set roast on rack.
5. 5
   Generously season meat with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Place roast in oven and roast until a meat thermometer registers 130 degrees for medium-rare, about 3 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   If roast is done sooner than you expect, simply turn oven as low as possible (preferably 150 to 170 degrees F) and let stand until ready to serve.
8. 8
   Transfer roast to a cutting board, with rib bones perpendicular to board.
9. 9
   Using a carving fork to hold roast in place, cut along rib bones to sever meat from bones.
10. 10
    Set roast cut side down and carve meat across grain into 3/4 to 1-inch-thick slices.
11. 11
    Serve immediately.