Garlic-Stuffed Standing Rib Roast

Ingredients

• 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 2 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper, divided
• 1 Wholesome Farms Direct Source-Verified standing rib roast
• 1 tbsp canola oil

Directions

1. Mix 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper with garlic in a bowl.
2. Cut 1/2 inch deep slits every 2 inches on roast.
3. Insert garlic seasoning in each slit.
4. Let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
5. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
6. Season the meat all over with salt and pepper.
7. Place a roasting pan over two burners on medium-high heat.
8. Add oil and heat.
9. Add the roast.
10. Cook about 2 to 5 minutes per side, until dark brown on all sides.
11. Finish with the roast meat-side up and rib-side down.
12. Transfer the pan to the oven.
13. Roast for 15 minutes.
14. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.
15. Roast for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours (12 to 16 minutes per pound). It is done when an instant-read thermometer inserted deep into the meat shows 125 degrees F for medium-rare and 135 degrees F for medium.
16. Place roast on a carving board and cover loosely with foil.
17. Let the roast rest for 15 minutes.