1 bone-in beef rib roast (4 to 6 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
HORSERADISH SAUCE:
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
3 to 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1. 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.
2. Reduce heat to 325°. Bake 2-3/4 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°), basting with pan drippings every 30 minutes.
3. Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with beef.
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 5 min. Bake: 3 hours YIELD: 8 servings.