This poor mans prime rib is a delicious main course perfect for holidays and fancy feasts while keeping your budget in check. Plan a whole meal for half the price and still get tender cuts of delicious meat.
Rub the seasoning over the roast well to coat it completely in seasoning. You may have some seasoning blend left over.
Place the seasoned roast into a baking dish or roasting pan. Do not cover or add anything else to this pan.
Place the pan into the oven.
IMMEDIATELY TURN DOWN THE HEAT TO 475 DEGREES F.
Roast for 7min per pound. So a 3 pound roast is 21 minutes and a 4 pound roast is 29min, etc. If the roast gets "too dark" on the crust for your liking, you can loosley place a large piece of foil on top to prevent it from browning further.
TURN OFF THE OVEN. Let the roast sit in the hot oven for the next 2-2.5 hours UNDISTURBED. Do not open the door at all while waiting. Have Patience. At this point your roast will only be about 60-70degrees F in temp, the residual heat in the oven will cook it the rest of the way.
Remove the roast from the oven.
The internal temp should have reached 145 degrees F, but it could be lower than that when you check the temp at this point thanks to the resting period. This means that it came up to temp and then started dropping down again. You will know for sure once you slice into the roast and see how "done" it is.
Place roast onto a large cutting board, and have a towel handy, it will be juicy. Carve your roast into thin slices and serve immediately.
Notes
Top Loin Roast: Similar to prime rib, but Eye of Round Roast is a lean alternative.
Fat Layer Placement: Position fat layer up for juicier, crispier roast.
Oven Temperature: Immediately reduce temperature to avoid overcooking.
Cooking Time: 2.5 hours is standard, but can vary based on oven and roast size.
Meat Thermometer: Aim for 145°F for rare; consider In-Oven Meat Thermometer for precision.
Timing Check: After 2 hours, assess roast doneness.
Practice Recipe: Test run recommended to ensure timing and gauge readiness.
Reheating: Microwave thin slices for 1 minute on plate.
Storage: Slice half, store remaining in airtight container for up to 4-5 days in fridge