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 Rare; cook 12-13 minutes per pound or to 130Â°F. 2  Medium-rare; cook 14-16 minutes per pound or to 140Â°F (I would not recommend cooking a prime rib any more than medium-rare). 3  Since every oven cooks differently cooking times are only approximate. Rare; cook 12-13 minutes per pound or to 130Â°F. 2  Medium-rare; cook 14-16 minutes per pound or to 140Â°F (I would not recommend cooking a prime rib any more than medium-rare). 3  Since every oven cooks differently cooking times are only approximate.