The 3:00 Recipe

Years ago I was treated to the best Prime Rib Recipe ever. As time went on it became known as the 3:00 recipe, because the gentleman who transcribed the recipe scratched out "at 3:00 preheat the oven to 450 degrees". The recipe is one from a local steakhouse who is well known for their Prime Rib.

Such was our Christmas dinner, along with green beans almandine, scratch stuffing from Ciabatta, yummy mashed potatoes to die for, seven layer salad and oh yes! the infrared roasted turkey which we used the leftovers today to make Grandma Gomez' taquitos! I am waiting patiently for the Wii Fit to arrive tomorrow to whittle my waistline back down into manageable proportions.

"The 3:00 Recipe"

1 prime rib roast, room temperature
garlic pepper, to taste
kosher salt, to taste
garlic slices, optional

Method

Mix spices and salt, rub on outside of meat. Make a thick crust. Place garlic slices in slits in meat if desired.

(Here is where the 3:00 part came in) Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour, turn off oven.

One hour prior to serving, turn on oven to 325 degrees, bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit to redistribute the juices. This produces the most succulent rare roast you can imagine!

Slice and enjoy!