Ingredients
1 bone-in beef rib roast (4 to 6 pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil1 to 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepperHORSERADISH SAUCE:1 cup sour cream3 to 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Preparation
Preheat oven to 450°. Brush roast with oil; rub with pepper. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 325°. Bake 2-3/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting with pan drippings every 30 minutes.
Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with beef.
