Prime Rib, The Dinner That Never Stops Giving

Step 1

For the marinade, mix together the garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, olive oil, and mustard. Stir well until the ingredients are blended into a smooth mixture.

Step 2

Spread the marinade over the meat, covering it completely.

Step 3

Wrap the meat loosely in aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.

Step 4

About 1 to 2 hours before ready to prepare, remove the meat from the refrigerator and place in a shallow roasting pan, ribs down. (The ribs will act as a rack.) Allow the roast to come to room temperature.

Step 5

While the roast is sitting, preheat the oven to 400°F.

Step 6

Put the roast into the oven and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 7

Insert a meat thermometer into the densest part of the meat. Turn the oven down to 340°F and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the temperature reaches 165°F for medium. (For well done, cook for an additional hour or until the temperature reaches 180°F; for more rare, reduce the cooking time to 1 hour or until the temperature reaches 140°F.)

Step 8

Remove the roast from the oven and let sit for 20 minutes before carving. Carve and serve.

Step 9

Once finished serving, remove the remaining meat from the bones, wrap the meat and bones separately in aluminum foil, and refrigerate.

Step 10

Pour the leftover drippings into a saucepan and remove the fat. Add the coffee if you like. Salt to taste. Mix well. You now have a jus.