Garlic & Herb Crusted Standing Rib Roast

By rdgplus3

From Michael Symon on The Chew

Ingredients

• 1 standing beef rib roast (7 to 8 pounds, rack of ribs separated from roast)
• 4 cloves garlic (smashed and made into a paste)
• 2 sprigs rosemary (leaves removed and finely chopped, plus more)
• 4 sprigs thyme (leaves removed and finely chopped, plus more)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups red wine
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Season the roast and rack of ribs with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
2. Remove the rib roast to room temperature 1 hour prior to roasting.
3. Preheat the oven to 450ºF.
4. In a medium bowl, add garlic, herbs and 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, to form a loose paste. Coat the roast and ribs with the herb oil and season with more cracked black pepper. Using kitchen twine, tie the roast every 2-3 inches to secure shape.
5. In a roasting pan, place the rack of ribs with the ends pointing up. Place a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme on top of the rack.
6. Place the roast, fat-side-up inside the rack of ribs so they act as a roasting rack.
7. Pour the wine and beef stock in to the bottom of the pan underneath the roast.
8. Place in the bottom half of the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350ºF and continue to cook for another 1 ½- 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the roast is 125ºF for medium-rare. During the cooking process, baste the meat with the pan juices every 30 minutes. If the pan starts to get dry, add a little more stock or water.
9. Remove the roast to a cutting board to rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
10.Separate the ribs and thinly slice the roast. Serve with pan juices.
Tip: for ultimate flavor, season the roast and let sit overnight in the refrigerator.