Prime Rib

Directions

1. 1
   Let meat stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour before roasting.
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   Rub roast with salt (1/2 tsp (2 ml).
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   per lb.
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   ), pepper, and flour to coat (ends too), resalt and pepper.
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   Place fat side up in an open roasting pan without water.
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   If your roast is very lean, fasten strips of salt pork or bacon strips over the top of the roast.
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   Place meat in a 500 degree (250 C.) oven.
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   Cook (sear) for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
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   Reduce heat to 300 degrees (150 C.) and continue roasting.
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    For roasts 5 lbs (2.3 kg).
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    +, allow (INCLUDING time for searing) about 16 minutes per lb.
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    for rare, 22 min.
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    for medium, and 30 minutes for well done.
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    Smaller roasts require slightly more time per lb.
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    Thermometer will read 140 degrees (60 C.) for rare, 160 degrees (70 C.) for med., and 180 degrees (80 C.) for well done.
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    Brown flour in meat drippings; gradually add boiling water.
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    Cook 5 minutes (using a whisk to stir).
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    Season heavily with salt and pepper.
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    Strain if desired.