Roast Prime Ribs of Beef

Directions

Preheat oven to 425℉ (220℃).

Season roast with salt and pepper.

In a roasting pan place roast, fat side up, so that ribs of roast act as rack.

Roast for 30 minutes and reduce heat to 350℉ (180℃).

Continue to roast for 2 hours more or until meat thermometer registers desired doneness.

Transfer to platter and let rest, covered, for 20 minutes.

For the pan sauce: 2 cups beef stock or canned broth Sprig of thyme or ½ teaspoon dried Worcestershire sauce, to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Skim off fat from pan drippings and add stock and thyme.

Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.

Season with Worcestershire and salt and pepper to taste.

Transfer to a sauceboat.