Standing Rib Roast

Ingredients

• 1 (7 rib) standing rib roast
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Take the roast out of the refrigerator one hour before roasting.
2. Pat the rib roast dry with a paper towel or napkin.
3. Heat oven to 450 degrees F.
4. Smear the cut ends of the roast with the butter.
5. In a small mixing bowl combine spices and mix well.
6. Season the roast with spice blend.
7. Place the roast ribs down in a heavy stainless-steel pan. Sear the rib roast for 15 minutes at the higher oven temperature; turn the oven to 325 degrees F for the rest of the cooking time.