Step 1

Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper, and rub into meat on all sides

Step 2

Place meat into large freezer bag

Step 3

Add bourbon, maple syrup and soy sauce and seal bag

Step 4

Massage the marinade into the meat and then place in refrigerator for 2-24 hours, turning occasionally

Step 5

After marinating, preheat oven to 450 F and remove meat to bring to room temperature

Step 6

If possible, place a pan of water on the lower rack in the oven to keep the roast moist, roast pan will go on middle rack

Step 7

Coat a large roasting pan or Dutch Oven with spray

Step 8

Place roast, rib side down in prepared pan and discard marinade

Step 9

Roast, uncovered for 25 minutes and reduce heat to 325 degrees F

Step 10

Continue roasting in oven approximately 18-20 minutes per pound for medium cooked meat approximately 25 minutes per pound for well-done meat use a meat thermometer if necessary

Step 11

Remove from oven and place on protected surface, cover with foil or lid and allow to rest 15 minutes

Step 12

Cut across the grain to serve with a sharp knife