Braised Rib Roast With Melted Tomatoes

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season the rib roast with salt and pepper.

Melt the margarine in a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven. Add the roast into the hot margarine, turning it to sear evenly on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Try not to manipulate the meat while it is searing. The meat will release itself when it is properly seared.

Add the onions, garlic and tomatoes to the pot. Add the thyme leaves. Saute 3 to 4 minutes. Add water to come up halfway on the roast.

Place the pot, uncovered, into the oven for 1 hour, 30 minutes, until a thermometer inserted in the center reads between 150 and 160 degrees F. Remove the roast from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes.

Slice and serve the roast with the tomatoes and onions from the pot.