Standing Rib Roast With Rosemary Thyme Crust Recipes

ROSEMARY-SALTED STANDING RIB ROAST

Steps:

• Remove the beef from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before roasting. Set a roasting pan on the lowest oven rack; preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Using a paring knife, make deep slits all over the roast and between each of the ribs; insert a garlic sliver into each slit and poke it just beneath the surface. Grind 2 tablespoons salt, the peppercorns, rosemary and bay leaves in a spice grinder (or crush and finely chop with a knife). Combine with the olive oil and rub all over the roast.
• Carefully place the roast in the hot roasting pan fat-side up (bones on the bottom). Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 120 degrees F for medium rare, 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours. Transfer the roast to a platter or cutting board, tent loosely with foil and let rest 30 minutes before carving.

STANDING RIB ROAST WITH ROSEMARY-THYME CRUST

Steps:

• Place beef, fat side up, in large shallow roasting pan or on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle beef all over with salt and pepper. Spread mustard all over beef. Mix rosemary and thyme in small bowl; sprinkle over beef and press lightly to adhere. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Position rack just below center of oven and preheat to 450°F. Roast beef uncovered 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Roast beef 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Spoon off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add carrots and shallots to pan. Turn vegetables to coat with drippings; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast beef and vegetables until thermometer inserted into center of beef registers 125°F for medium-rare, stirring vegetables occasionally, about 55 minutes longer. Transfer beef and vegetables to platter; tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
• Discard drippings from roasting pan. Place pan over 2 burners on stove top over medium heat. Add butter to pan and melt. Add flour; whisk until smooth and just beginning to color, about 5 minutes. Whisk in stock. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 10 minutes. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Serve beef with vegetables and sauce.