Recipe: Lemon and Pepper-crusted Prime Rib Roast with Root Vegetables for Rhonda in Seat

Hi Rhonda:-) I found this recipe on the internet and have not tried it. I do have a convection oven that I don't use too much any more because it is a counter top model and takes up too much space on the counter. I always loved the results it produced though. I looked for the cookbook that came with it and couldn't find it so I turned to the internet and found this recipe for you. It does sound good. One person who reviewed this recipe did not use the tequila. They also pulled the fat cap back and seasoned underneath it, then replaced the fat cap before roasting the meat. Their review said it was excellent for whatever it's worth. Good luck! The recipe is from Sunset Magazine.

Lemon- and Pepper-crusted Prime Rib Roast with Root Vegetables

A prime rib roast surrounded by roasted vegetables plays a starring role in this dramatic tabletop presentation.
Ready in: approx. 3 Hours . Makes 8 servings.

2 1/2 pounds red thin-skinned potatoes (1 1/2 in. wide), scrubbed
1 pound shallots (1 in. wide), rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 pounds center-cut bone-in beef rib roast (see notes)
2 tablespoons coarse ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or pressed
1/2 cup tequila or fat-skimmed beef broth
1 1/2 cups fat-skimmed beef broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

In a 12- by 17-inch roasting pan (at least 2 in. deep), mix potatoes and shallots (unpeeled) with olive oil to coat. Push vegetables to edge of pan and set a V-shaped rack or a rack about 10 in. square) in the center; mound vegetables if necessary.

Rinse beef and pat dry; trim layer of fat to 1/4 inch thick.

In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons pepper, lemon peel, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic. Rub mixture all over beef. Set roast, fat side up, on rack in pan.

Roast in a 325 degree regular or convection oven until a thermometer inserted in center of thickest part of meat registers 135 degrees for medium-rare, about 2 1/4 hours. For medium-well, roast meat until it reaches 145 degrees, about 2 1/2 hours.

Transfer roast to a board or platter. With a slotted spoon, lift vegetables from pan and mound in a bowl or arrange alongside beef. Keeping meat and vegetables warm, let rest 5 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, tilt roasting pan to skim fat off drippings and discard. If using tequila, add to pan and set over medium heat. When tequila is warm, remove from heat (and keeping away from any vent, fan, or flammables) and ignite with a match. When flames subside, add broth to pan and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping browned bits free. Pour into a bowl.

Sprinkle vegetables with parsley. Carve roast. Serve with pan drippings to spoon over meat and vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste.

NOTES:
Consider a buffalo prime rib roast as an alternative to beef. It looks and tastes much the same but the meat is much leaner. For juicy results, don't roast buffalo past medium-rare.

For a half roast, which weighs about 6 pounds and makes 6 to 8 servings, start checking for doneness after about 1 1/2 hours of roasting.