Prime Rib Roast

A tradition for Christmas Eve Dinner.

1 Prime Rib Roast
Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp. rosemary
1 tsp. sage
3 tsp. thyme
2 T. freshly ground pepper
2 T. olive oil
2 T. Earth Balance Soy Free Natural Buttery Spread

Bring roast to room temperature 1 hour prior to cooking.
Preheat oven to 425° F.
Place roast in a shallow roasting pan.  Sprinkle with kosther salt.
Combine remaining ingredients in a small food processor and pulse until a paste is formed.  Alternatively, finely mince the garlic, rosemary and thyme, mash together with remaining ingredients into a paste.  Spread the paste all over the roast.
Place roast in oven and roast for 15 min.
Reduce temperature to 325° F. Roast 40-50 min. until internal temperature reached 130° F.  Removed from oven and allow roast to rest 15 min. prior to slicing and serving.