Slow Cooking

• 1). Preheat your oven to 250 F. Remove the roast from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to cook it. Season your roast the way you prefer.
  
  
• 2). Sear the roast in a hot skillet, turning it to sear all sides and seal in the natural juices of the meat. Place the roast in a roasting pan on a metal rack. Position the pan in the middle of the oven.
  
  
• 3). Cook the roast at 250 F for 25 minutes per pound, or 6.5 hours for medium-rare. Check the meat to be sure it reaches 140 F after it rests for 20 minutes.
  
  

Faster Cooking

• 1). Preheat the oven to 450 F. Remove the roast from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking. Season your roast with your choice of flavorings.
  
  
• 2). Set the roast in a roasting pan on a metal rack with the layer of fat facing up. Place the pan in the center of the oven for 15 minutes.
  
  
• 3). Turn the oven temperature to 325 F. Cook the roast for 16 minutes per pound, or 4 hours for medium-rare. Test the meat temperature after letting it rest for 20 minutes out of the oven.