Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib Roast

 4 lbs Meridian Prime Rib Roast
 2 tbsp coffee grounds
 4 tbsp brown sugar
 2 tsp smoked paprika
 ¾ tsp ginger
 ¾ tsp chili powder
 ¼ tsp vanilla bean, seeds scraped
 1 tbsp black pepper
 2 tsp coarse salt
 1 onion, quartered
 2 garlic heads, tips cut off

1

Preheat oven to 450 F.

2

Combine coffee grounds, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, ginger, vanilla bean seeds, salt and pepper.

3

Rub coffee spice mixture all over the beef.

4

Add the garlic to the roasting pan and place beef on top.

5

Allow beef to come to room temperature.

6

Cook beef for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees.

7

Continue to roast until a meat thermometer inserted into meat registers 120 degrees for rare, 125 degrees for medium rare.

8

Allow to rest for 20 minutes.

9

Slice meat away from the ribs, cutting along the bones, then slice crosswise to your desired thickness.