Cara Cormack. Transfer roast to a carving board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Set roast on its side and run a long, sharp knife between bones and meat; remove bones ...

That’s a cook's goal when preparing a standing beef rib roast, also known as prime rib, for the holidays. When cooked to perfection, your dinner guests will swoon over the finished roast.

Place rib roast on top of V-rack and generously sprinkle salt all over and under roast. Allow to stand in refrigerator, uncovered, overnight or 1–2 days. Preheat oven to 250 F.

3 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes. 5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste. 2 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, divided, plus more to taste.

Roast. If you've refrigerated the roast, remove it at least one hour before roasting and let it come to room temperature. There are two ways you can cook the roast to get a nice outer crust.