ROAST BEEF WITH ESPRESSO RUB

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Tip: Always carve beef across the grain for maximum tenderness and flavor.

Ingredients

• 4-6 lb Prime Rib Premium Oven Roast
• 1 tbsp Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp finely ground espresso or regular coffee (not instant)
• 1 tsp EACH: salt and pepper

Details

Adapted from t1.gstatic.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the roast, fat-side-up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
Combine sugar, coffee, salt and pepper and rub mixture over the meat.
Cook, uncovered, in a 325°F oven to desired doneness. Remove roast to cutting board; tent with foil for 10-15 minutes to allow temperature to rise 5°F.
The roast will keep hot for some time, and the juices will settle, leaving the roast firmer and easier to carve. This resting time will give you lots of time to make the gravy. Always carve beef across the grain for maximum tenderness and flavour.

EASY GRAVY
Heat the roast drippings right in the roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups beef stock or broth and stir up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. To thicken, gradually stir in a mixture of equal parts of cornstarch and cold water.
If you like, finish the gravy to taste with a splash of balsamic vinegar, red wine or whipping cream and strain