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2-bone rib of beef

2-bone rib of beef

With roast potatoes, seasonal veg and Yorkshire puddings this rib of beef is great for Sunday roasts. Just don't forget the horseradish!

Serves: 6-9

What you need:

  • 2-Bone Rib of Beef
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Salt

What you do:

  1. Ensure that the joint is at room temperature well in advance of cooking. Weigh it to calculate the cooking time. Preheat the oven to 250ºC/475ºF/Gas 9
  2. Rub the joint all over with oil then with salt. Place the meat on a rack in a roasting tin. Place in the oven and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the oven down to 190ºC/375ºF/Gas 5.
  3. Roast to taste and according to weight calculation: 12 minutes per 500g for rare, 15 minutes for medium and 20 minutes for well done. Remove the joint to a carving board to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

Handy cook's tip:

Serve with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and sauce of your choice e.g. horseradish, hollandaise or mustard and seasonal vegetables.

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