Choose a rib roast with good marbling
Remove the roast from the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours before cooking
Preheat the oven to 450°F
Pat the roast dry with paper towels
Season all sides generously with salt and black pepper
Add garlic, rosemary, thyme, or other preferred seasonings if desired
Place the roast fat side up on a rack in a roasting pan
Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast
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 at 120°F to 125°F for rare
Remove the roast at 130°F to 135°F for medium rare
Remove the roast at 140°F to 145°F for medium
Rest the roast loosely covered with foil for 20 to 30 minutes
Slice against the grain and serve