Roast Prime Ribs Of Beef

12 pounds Prime Rib roast, at room temperature

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Season roast with salt and pepper. In a roasting pan place roast, fat side up, so that ribs of roast act as rack. Roast for 30 minutes and reduce heat to 350 degrees. Continue to roast for 2 hours more or until meat thermometer registers desired doneness. Transfer to platter and let rest, covered, for 20 minutes.

For the pan sauce:

2 cups beef stock or canned broth Sprig of thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried Worcestershire sauce, to taste Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Skim off fat from pan drippings and add stock and thyme. Bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes. Season with Worcestershire and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a sauceboat.