Roast Prime Ribs of Beef

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   Preheat the oven to 325F.

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   Rub the exposed ends of the roast with oil and a sprinkling of salt.

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   Arrange the roast rib side down in a roasting pan and set in the lower third of the preheated oven.

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   After 1/2 hour, baste the ends of the roast with accumulated fat, strew the carrots and onions into the pan, and baste with the fat.

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   Continue roasting, basting again once or twice, to a meat-thermometer reading of 125 to 130F at the large end.

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   Remove the roast.

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   Spoon fat out of the roasting pan.

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   Stir in the thyme and tomatoes, scraping up coagulated roasting juices.

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   Blend in the broth and boil several minutes to concentrate flavor.

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    Correct seasoning, and strain into a warm sauceboat.

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    5 ribs, 12 lbs / serves 12 to 16 / roasts about 3 hours at 325F

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    4 ribs, 9 1/2 lbs / serves 9 to 12 / roasts about 2 hours and 20 minutes at 325F

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    3 ribs, 8 lbs, serves 6 to 8 / roasts about 2 hours at 325F

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    2 ribs, 4 1/2 lbs / serves 5 to 6 / roasts 15 minutes at 450F, 45 minutes at 325F

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    Rare, 120F, 12 to 13 minutes per pound

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    Medium rare, 125 to 130F, about 15 minutes per pound

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    Medium, 140F, 17 to 20 minutes per pound

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.