A group of engineering students from Purdue University recorded that their licking machine, modeled after a human tongue, took an average of 364 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. They tried the same licking test on 20 volunteers and found that the average licks to the center were 252 licks.
Directions. 1  Preheat oven to 450Â°F. 2  Pat the rib roast dry with a paper towel or napkin. 3  Smear the cut ends of the roast with the butter. 4  Place the roast (ribs down or fat side up) in roasting pan.5  Sear the rib roast for 15 minutes at 450Â°F, then turn the oven to 325Â°F for the rest of the cooking time.irections. 1  Preheat oven to 450Â°F. 2  Pat the rib roast dry with a paper towel or napkin. 3  Smear the cut ends of the roast with the butter. 4  Place the roast (ribs down or fat side up) in roasting pan.
1 Roast at 350 for 18 to 22 minutes per pound for medium rare to medium doneness. 2  Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135 F for medium rare, 150 F for medium. 3  Remove roast from oven and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing or serving.oast at 350 for 15 minutes per pound (or a reading of 130 on a meat thermometer). Let rest for 15 minutes, then carve and enjoy! The following basic recipe is for a 4 pound beef rib eye roast, also known as a prime rib roast.