Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Step 2

Place roast in a shallow roasting pan with the fatty side up.

Step 3

Cover ribeye roast with melted butter.

Step 4

Combine garlic, salt, and seasonings in a small bowl.

Step 5

Cover roast with herbs and seasonings.

Step 6

Place roast in roasting pan in oven for 15 minutes at 450 degrees.

Step 7

After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 325ºF and continue roasting for approximately 2 hours (when thermometer registers 110 degrees Fahrenheit), or adjust for desired doneness, checking temperature with a thermometer.

Step 8

For rare ribeye roast, the in-oven temperature should be 105-110 degrees. For medium rare to medium ribeye roast, the in-oven temperature should be 120 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. For well done ribeye roast, the in-oven temperature should be 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 9

Transfer roast to cutting board or cooling rack and tent with foil and let rest 15-30 minutes.

Step 10

Slice across the grain to serve.