Our Family's Prime Rib

(about 14 to 16 pound) beef rib, bone in

to 12 cloves of peeled garlic

sprigs of fresh rosemary

Ground thyme (add fresh thyme if available)

large onion, sliced ¼-inch thick

Kosher salt

Freshly cracked black pepper

Black peppercorns

Olive oil

slices of thick-cut bacon