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Ask for a butcher's cut when buying a standing rib roast. The rib bones are sliced from the meat, the fat is trimmed and then the bones are tied back on. This provides flavor and the roast is easier to carve. In a mortar and using a pestle, ...
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Ask for a butcher's cut when buying a standing rib roast. The rib bones are sliced from the meat, the fat is trimmed and then the bones are tied back on. This provides flavor and the roast is easier to carve.
In a mortar and using a pestle, crush garlic and kosher salt together to form a paste. (Alternately, crush together in a bowl with the bottom of a wooden spoon, or use a mini food processor.) Add pepper, thyme, paprika and olive oil, mixing to form a paste. Rub the paste all over the roast, coating it well. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and let stand at room temperature 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees 30 minutes before putting roast in oven. Place roast, bone side down, in a large roasting pan and roast 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and continue roasting about 1 hour, 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees for medium-rare. (The temperature will rise about 5 degrees during the standing time.)
While the roast is cooking, prepare the gravy base. Combine the demi-glace, 2 cups water and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the demi-glace. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Whisk flour and remaining 1/4 cup cold water together. Whisk into the simmering liquid and continue cooking at a simmer 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
When roast is done, transfer to a carving board and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest 20 minutes before carving. Pour fat out of roasting pan and place pan over two burners on medium heat. When hot, deglaze pan with wine, stirring to dissolve any caramelized juices; simmer 3 minutes. Pour gravy into pan and simmer a couple of minutes, stirring often, to blend the flavors. Transfer to a warmed gravy bowl and serve with the beef.
Cook's note: Look for packaged demi-glace in gourmet stores and some grocery stores. Some local Meijer stores sell Meijer Gold Beef Demi-glace for about $3 a package.
From "Williams-Sonoma Christmas Entertaining" (Free Press, $24.95). Tested by the Seattle Times. Nutrition information not available.
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