Choose a prime rib roast
Remove it from the refrigerator 2 to 4 hours before cooking
Pat the roast dry
Season generously with salt and black pepper
Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, or other preferred seasonings
Preheat the oven to 450°F
Place the roast fat side up in a roasting pan or on a rack
Roast for 15 to 20 minutes
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F
Continue roasting until the desired internal temperature is reached
Use a meat thermometer to check the center of the roast
Remove at 120°F to 125°F for rare
Remove at 130°F to 135°F for medium rare
Remove at 140°F to 145°F for medium
Rest the roast for 20 to 30 minutes
Slice against the grain
Serve immediately