Balsamic and Spice-Crusted Prime Rib Roast
We roast bone-in Rib Roast for added
flavor. Separate the bones from the prime rib to slice and serve.
Ingredients
Herbs for garnish
Place rib roast, fat side up, in a roasting pan and let
stand at room temperature 1 hr.
Heat oven to 450 degrees F with rack in lower third.
With a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, crust the pepper fennel seeds,
mustard seeds and salt together to break up seeds. Mix in garlic and
balsamic vinegar; spread paste evenly over the entire prime rib.
Place prime rib on a rack in a roasting pan.
Roast 20 min, then reduce over temperature to 325F
Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center
registers 125 to 130 F for medium rare, about 2 1/2 hr. Loosely
tent roast with foil if top browns too quickly. Transfer to a cutting
board, tent with foil and let stand 15 min before carving internal temperature
will rise 5 to 10 degrees). Garnish with herbs. Serves 8 to 10
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