Heart of Prime Rib Roast
(4 lb.) (8 lb.)
Thaw roast. Preheat oven to 325'. Just before roasting, rub the roast with salt and pepper and place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 60 - 75 minutes (for a medium-rare roast).*
Test for doneness by using a meat thermometer. The internal temperature will register 115-120' for rare beef, 125 -130' for medium-rare. Place roast on heated serving platter and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before carving. A 4 lb. roast serves 6-8. An 8 lb. roast serves 12-16. (This roast can be seasoned sparsely with nutmeg and tarragon. They impart a sweet fragrance and flavor to the roast.) This roast works well on a rotisserie unit. Allow approximately 1 1/2 hours over medium-high heat.
*The time is the same for a 4 or 8lb. roast since the thickness is the same.
