Prime Rib

This recipe came from a local caterer.


Ingredients:
5 pounds prime rib roast
1 C kosher salt
2 t garlic powder
1 T coarsely ground black pepper


Directions:


Trim the prime rib roast of excess fat and any connective tissue. Lightly score the entire roast in a criss-cross pattern (about 1/8 inch deep). Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Rub the mixture into the roast until it develops a crust. Really pack it on. Place the roast into a roasting pan, and pour water into the bottom of the pan to 1/2 inch deep. Cover the roast with a lid or aluminum foil. Roast in the oven for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, then check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F. Hold the roast in an oven at 200 degrees F  until ready to carve. Let stand for a few minutes before carving.