Prime Rib, The Dinner That Never Stops Giving

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   For the marinade, mix together the garlic, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, lemon pepper, olive oil, and mustard.

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   Stir well until the ingredients are blended into a smooth mixture.

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   Spread the marinade over the meat, covering it completely.

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   Wrap the meat loosely in aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.

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   About 1 to 2 hours before ready to prepare, remove the meat from the refrigerator and place in a shallow roasting pan, ribs down.

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   (The ribs will act as a rack.)

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   Allow the roast to come to room temperature.

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   While the roast is sitting, preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Put the roast into the oven and cook for 20 minutes.

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    Insert a meat thermometer into the densest part of the meat.

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    Turn the oven down to 340F and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the temperature reaches 165F for medium.

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    (For well done, cook for an additional hour or until the temperature reaches 180F; for more rare, reduce the cooking time to 1 hour or until the temperature reaches 140F.)

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    Remove the roast from the oven and let sit for 20 minutes before carving.

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    Carve and serve.

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    Once finished serving, remove the remaining meat from the bones, wrap the meat and bones separately in aluminum foil, and refrigerate.

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    Pour the leftover drippings into a saucepan and remove the fat.

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    Add the coffee if you like.

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    Salt to taste.

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    Mix well.

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    You now have a jus.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.