Peppery Rib Roast

Ingredients

Rub

• 1 1/2 tablespoons pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon Italian spices
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder

• 1 (6-8 lb)  beef rib roast
• 14 ounces beef broth
• 2 tablespoons thyme

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Combine rub ingredients in a small bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons for au jus.

3. 3

   Press rub into all parts of the rib roast.

4. 4

   Place roast fat side up in a shallow baking dish. Do not cover or add water.

5. 5

   Roast for 2 1/4 hours for medium rare up to 3 hours medium doneness (until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reaches 135 degrees for medium rare to 150 degrees for medium).

6. 6

   Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes, tenting the roast with aluminum foil.

7. 7

   Combine broth with reserved rub and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in thyme and simmer an additional 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Carve roast into slices. Serve with au jus.