Prime Rib/Reverse Sear Method

Ingredients          

1ea          3 Rib standing rib roast Approximately 6lbs, chine removed, bones unfrenched

3t             Kosher salt

2t             Ground black pepper

9ea          Anchovy fillets, oil packed

6ea          Garlic cloves finely grated

6ea          Rosemary sprigs (2 or 3 cut up the remainder scattered on the bottom of the pan)

5T           Olive oil

Preparation

Season roast all over with salt and pepper (½ tsp. Morton kosher salt per pound)

Place roast on a wire rack set inside a large rimmed baking sheet

Cover and chill up to 2 days.

Let sit at room temperature for 2 hours

Meanwhile, finely chop 9 anchovies and 3 rosemary sprigs.

Transfer to a small bowl and add garlic and olive oil.

Mix well to combine and season with salt and pepper.

Process

Preheat bottom oven to 250°.

Scatter remaining rosemary sprigs across roasting pan.

Place meat on top and smear anchovy mixture all over.

Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130F (About 3hrs.  Check sooner to be sure you don’t go over)

Tent and let rest 1-1/2 to 2hrs.

20 minutes before you want to sit down to eat preheat oven to 500°.

Roast meat in the same roasting pan until fat is golden brown, 10–15 minutes.

Let rest for 5 minutes

Transfer roast to a cutting board, leaving any pan juices behind.

Slice roast away from bones (In the kitchen)

Keep ribs on the tray in case someone wants one

Slice meat at the table to approximately 1/2in thickness, and serve