Prime Rib Roast Beef

This is one of my best recipes.
Easy to prepare and is a show stopper.
It is perfect rare in the center
and med-rare on the ends. Terrific!
I serve this with a nice creamy gravy.

Ingredients:
1 (10 pound) prime rib roast
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt or to taste
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme

Directions:
Place the roast in a roasting pan fat side up.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic,
olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme.
Spread the mixture over the roast.
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
Bake the roast for 20 minutes then reduce
the temperature to 325 degrees F.,
and continue roasting for an
additional 60 to 80 minutes.
The internal temperature of the roast
should be at 130 degrees F. for medium rare.
Allow the roast to rest for 15 minutes
before carving so the meat can retain its juices.