youre right, didn't "sear" it in the hot oven, just baked it for an hour and a half at 425.
the pan ( 13x9x2 glass pyrex) was full of "juice" when done, butter and melted fat. seemed like too much liquid when done.
I like the idea of searing it first ( thats how I make my Christmas Prime Rib)

will have to experiement!!!