3-4 lb. Roast.
Season roast with salt and pepper.
Place roast on an open rack in a preheated 375 F. oven for 45 minutes.
Turn off. Leave it alone.
45 minutes before dinner – turn oven back on.
Add 1 cup water to pan drippings to make Au jus.
For a 10-12 lb. Roast, allow 60-70 minutes for the second cooking period.