Choose a prime rib roast
Let the roast sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours
Preheat the oven to 450°F
Pat the roast dry with paper towels
Season generously with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs
Place the roast fat side up in a roasting pan
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part
Roast at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F
Continue roasting until the desired internal temperature is reached
Remove the roast from the oven
Tent loosely with foil
Rest for 20 to 30 minutes
Slice against the grain
Serve immediately