Spice-Crusted Prime Rib

This is the first rib topped with a tangy, sugary mixture, easy to prepare but delicious in every other way.
Let the beef cool to room temperature for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Place the beef on a large baking dish, rib side down, and bake for 30 minutes to drain the fat.Transfer the beef to a platter and reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Drain the fat from the pan, then return the beef to the pan, rib side down. Set aside.Grind the peppercorns, allspice, and salt in a spice grinder until smooth. Place in a small bowl and mix with the rest of the ingredients to make a thick paste. Use a small spatula to spread the paste evenly over the top and sides of the beef.Cook the beef until it is well browned and the meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part shows 115 °, about 1 1/2 hours for medium-roasting (the temperature rises to at least 135 ° when warm). Cover the beef loosely with foil and let it stand for about 30 minutes before slicing.Note: A nutritional analysis is provided for each serving.