Heat oven to 350°F. Line shallow roasting pan with foil. Place beef, fat side up, in pan.
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In small bowl, mix salt, thyme, garlic powder and pepper until well blended. Sprinkle and press herb mixture on roast.
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For medium-rare, roast uncovered 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 135°F. For medium, roast 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 150°F. Cover roast loosely with foil; let stand 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
Try any of these delicious sauces for your prime rib: •For Creamy Horseradish Sauce, stir 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons fresh ground horseradish, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper until well blended. •For Creamy Pesto Sauce, stir 1 container (7 oz) refrigerated pesto and 3 tablespoons sour cream until well blended. •For Blue Cheese Sauce, stir 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons milk and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper (cayenne) until well blended. •For Au Jus, in 1-quart saucepan, mix pan drippings from roast, 1 cup beef broth and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until reduced by half.
Is pork roast your family's tradition? We've got a 3-step recipe for Easy Garlic Pork Roast that will help you set an herb-scented, classic dish on the table.
