Maple Rib Roast

Ingredients (12 servings)

 

2.2 kg (5 lb) rib roast, bone in
Salt and pepper to taste
190 ml (3/4 cup) maple sugar
80 ml (1/3 cup) Dijon mustard
30 ml (2 tbsp.) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp.) fresh thyme, finely chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp.) freshly black pepper, roughly ground
Store-bought bordelaise sauce

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. In a roasting pan, place the roast, with the bones side up.

3. Using a knife, make incisions in the fat.

4. Season the entire surface with salt and pepper.

5. Cover the ends of the bones with aluminium foil.

6. In a bowl, combine maple sugar, mustard and baste the roast with the mixture.

7. In another bowl, combine herbs and pepper and season the entire roast.

8. Roast for 30 minutes to sear the meat.

9. Reduce temperature to 150°C (300°F) and cook for another 2 hours for rare doneness.

10. Wrap the roast in aluminum foil and let sit for 10 minutes prior to carving.

11. Serve with bordelaise sauce.