Standing Rib Roast

I love to make this standing rib roast recipe during the christmas season.

We have our version of 4 Christmases. Mom and Dad as you may know are divorced (have been since I was 12 years old). Now that me and my siblings have kids we've really taken to the idea of celebrating Christmas with both families (Mom gets her Christmas Eve Dinner and her day after Christmas Brunch and Dad gets his Christmas Dinner hosted by one of us).

This year I hosted Dads Christmas at my home and I decided to make Standing Rib Roast. It turned out AMAZING.... I made my special rub (Which I will share with you) and cooked it according to a tip a steak house chef gave me years ago (it's a secret but I'm willing to share it with you)!

Ingredients:

~ Rib Roast (Costco Warehouse always has a great selection)

~ Garlic (fresh)

~ Olive Oil extra virgin

~ Rosemary (3-4 sprigs)

~ Sea Salt or Kosher Salt

~ Fresh Ground Pepper

Preparing the Ingredients:

The Rub

In a food processor blend on high ~ Olive Oil, Rosemary, Salt, Pepper and Garlic

Roast

~ Take Roast out of package and pat dry with paper towel

~ Make small cuts in the meat to ensure the flavor of the rub penetrates into the meat

~ Once Rub is prepared take your hands and rub all over the roast making sure to get all open areas covered (top, bottom, all sides).

~ While you are preparing the meat; place your pan (no rack needed for this recipe) in a pre-heated over at 475 o degrees for at least 10 minutes

~ Once the pan is hot and your meat has been seasoned; place the meat directly into the hot pan so that the meat sears immediately

~ After 15 minutes; lower the heat in the oven to 350 o degrees and cook according to the lb of meat (1.5 hours+) ** See cooking chart below for cook times **