Paula Dean's Foolproof Standing Rib Roast

This is a never fail recipe. Great for company or special occasions because it is easy to time.

Ingredients

• 1 (5-pound) standing beef rib roast
• 1 tablespoon House Seasoning, recipe follows

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Rub roast all over with the House Seasoning. Place roast on a rack in a pan with the rib side down and the fatty side up. Roast for 1 hour. Turn off oven. Leave roast in the oven but do not open oven door for another 3 hours. About 1 hour before serving time, turn oven to 375 degrees F to reheat the roast.

Cook's Note: Do not remove roast or re-open the oven door from the time roast is put in until ready to serve.

House Seasoning:

1 cup salt

1/4 cup garlic powder

1/4 cup ground black pepper

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Source: Food Network