ROAST PRIME RIBS OF BEEF WITH CRACKED PEPPER CRUST

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Categories     Beef     Garlic     Roast     Red Wine     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8 generously

Number Of Ingredients 17

a 4-rib standing rib roast (trimmed weight about 10 to 10 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon black peppercorns, ground coarse
2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns (available at specialty foods shops), ground coarse
1 teaspoon white peppercorns, ground coarse
4 whole allspice, ground coarse
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 pound very small carrots, peeled, trimmed, blanched in boiling salted water for 4 minutes, and refreshed under cold water
1 head of garlic, separated into cloves, blanched in boiling water for 5 minutes, refreshed under cold water, and peeled
1/2 pound large shallots, blanched in boiling water for 3 minutes, refreshed under cold water, and peeled
For the sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cups canned beef broth
6 tablespoons Madeira
1 tablespoon arrowroot
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Let the meat stand at room temperature for 1 hour. In a small bowl combine the black pepper, the green pepper, the white pepper, the allspice, the thyme, and the salt and rub the meat with the mixture. Roast the meat rib side down in a roasting pan in a preheated 500°F. oven for 30 minutes, reduce the heat to 350°F., and roast the meat for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours more, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the fleshy part of the meat registers 130°F. for medium-rare. Twenty minutes before the roast is done add to the pan the carrots, the garlic, and the shallots, all patted dry. (Remove the vegetables with a slotted spoon if they brown too quickly.) Transfer the roast to a heated platter, drain the vegetables on paper towels, and keep them warm, covered loosely. Let the roast rest for at least 20 minutes and up to 30 minutes before carving it.
  • Make the sauce:
  • Skim the fat from the pan juices, add the red wine, and deglaze the pan over moderately high heat, scraping up the brown bits. Boil the liquid until it is reduced by half and transfer it to a saucepan. Add the broth and 1/4 cup of the Madeira and boil the mixture for 5 minutes. In a small bowl stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons Madeira, the arrowroot, and
  • the mustard and add the mixture to the pan in a stream, whisking. Bring the sauce to a boil, whisking, and boil it for 1 minute. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and transfer it to a heated sauceboat. Arrange the roasted vegetables around the roast with the fresh thyme and serve the roast with sauce.

Missu Kumal
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The prime rib was delicious! The pepper crust added a nice flavor to the meat. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rachel Johnson
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This was my first time making prime rib and it was a success! The beef was cooked perfectly and the pepper crust was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanaull Hoque
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The recipe was easy to follow and the prime rib turned out great. The meat was tender and juicy, and the pepper crust was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Haseb Hasib
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The beef was a little dry, but the pepper crust was delicious. I would recommend cooking the beef for a shorter amount of time.


Robert Whitworth
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I followed the recipe exactly and the prime rib turned out perfectly. It was cooked evenly and the pepper crust was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sarah John
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This recipe was a winner! The beef was tender and juicy, and the pepper crust was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Noluyolo Bada
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This was an excellent recipe! The beef was cooked perfectly and the pepper crust was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


KellyAnn Manna Gerace
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The cracked pepper crust on this prime rib was amazing! It added so much flavor to the meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Deaundra Taylor
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how tender and flavorful the beef was. I will definitely be making this again.


Sanjida Sahin
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The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The beef was cooked evenly and the pepper crust added a nice spicy kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a special occasion meal.


Abdulah jutt
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This was my first time making prime ribs and it turned out amazing! The cracked pepper crust was flavorful and the meat was cooked to perfection. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.