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										Take meat out of refrigerator and let stand 1 1/2 -2 hours  Meat must be at room temperature. Put oven rack on middle shelf. 
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										Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 
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										Wipe meat with paper towels to remove any moisture. 
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										Combine pepper and garlic powder.  Rub all over the meat. Do not use salt as salt tends to bring out the moisture of the beef. 
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										Some oil should be brushed on the ends only. Reserve the rest of the oil. Aluminum foil can be put on the rib bones to keep them from burning. 
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										Place in deep roasting pan. Put in oven. 
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										Bake for 45 minutes.  Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees. 
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										Bake for a total of 2 1/2 hours. Basting every 15-20 minutes with pan juices. If needed brush sides with oil. 
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										Check for desired  internal temperature, using a meat thermometer. 125 degrees for medium rare, 145 for medium, 160 for well done. Roast will continue to cook while it is "resting" 
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										Remove from oven and tent with aluminum foil. The  roast should rest for about 15 minutes before carving.