The ideal air temperature in your grill is between 300-325 degrees. A charcoal fire made with half charcoal and half hickory chunks (chunks about the same size as the charcoal) is the ultimate heat source. For gas grills, soak plenty of wood chips, burning them in a metal grilling box in the hottest part of your fire to add a nice smoky flavor!

If your roast is wrapped in fat, remove and season under the fat with your favorite blend, replacing fat if desired. A roast tied in fat is self-basting. A roast with no fat wrapped around it will brown more and have a smokier flavor.

Roast using the chart below as a guideline — test with a reliable meat thermometer when your estimated time approaches. Remove at recommended temperature, cover and rest 10 minutes before slicing (the temperature will rise about 10 degrees. Charts are meant as guides only, conditions vary. There is no substitute for your good judgment and a dependable meat thermometer!

• Rib Roast —Rare: 12-15 min. /LB 115degrees-125degrees F.
• Rib Roast—Mid Rare: 14-18 min. /LB 125degrees-135degrees F.
  Rib Roast —Med plus: 16-20 min. /LB 140-145 F.

This simple dish comes together quickly and, when served right out of the oven, provides a hearty cold-weather meal. Offer with a tossed green salad or sliced tomatoes, hot crusty Italian bread, and fresh fruit and cheese. Best beverages for this would include hot mulled apple cider or a fragrant herbed tea.