Horseradish-And-Herb-Crusted Beef Rib Roast

Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 4 hr 15 min Servings: Servings: 12 Source:

Ingredients

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened

1 head of garlic, cloves coarsely chopped

1 cup prepared horseradish

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped thyme

3 tablespoons chopped rosemary

3 tablespoons chopped sage

One 16-pound rib roast of beef

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325°. In a food processor, combine the butter with the garlic, horseradish, thyme, rosemary and sage and process to a paste.

Stand the roast in a very large roasting pan. Season generously all over with salt and pepper and set it fatty side up. Spread the horseradish-herb butter all over the top. Bake for about 3 1/2 hours, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 125° for medium rare. Transfer the roast to a carving board to rest for at least 20 minutes or for up to 1 hour before serving.