Fore-rib of Beef

Serving Size100 g
per serve% RI*
Energy1146 kj14%
274 kcal
Fat22.07g32%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Monounsaturated Fat9.58g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.77g
Carbohydrates0g0%
Sugar-
Fibre0g
Protein17.51g35%
Salt0.14g2%
Cholesterol68mg
Potassium305mg15%

Ingredients
1 x 2.25 kg forerib of beef (with 2 bones)
A bulb of garlic
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary
olive oil
1 knob of unsalted butter

Method

Preheat the oven to 240°C/475°F/ gas 9.
Take the beef out of the fridge 1 hour before you want to cook it, to let it come up to room temperature. Place a large sturdy roasting tray in the oven to heat up.
Strip most of the rosemary leaves into a pestle and mortar, peel and add 3 cloves of garlic, then bash to a paste with a pinch of sea salt and a lug of oil.
Tip the paste onto the beef and massage all over, getting into all the nooks and crannies.
Quickly squash the remaining unpeeled garlic cloves and scatter them into the hot roasting tray with the beef. Place straight into the oven and roast for around 50 minutes, basting occasionally with the juices from the tray.
When the time’s up, reduce the temperature to 190°C/375°F/gas 5 for around 10 minutes, or until the beef is beautifully golden brown on the outside and pink in the middle – leave in for longer if you prefer your beef well done.
Carefully transfer the beef to a platter, dot the knob of butter on top, and then use the remaining rosemary to brush all over the meat. Cover with a double layer of tin foil and a tea towel, then leave to rest.
Serve the beef with the resting juices drizzled over the top – delicious served with perfectly golden roast potatoes, Amazing Yorkies, dressed watercress and a good dollop of horseradish.

Tip: Resting meat will make it more tender and juicy as it allows the juices to reabsorb evenly through it after cooking. Put your joint on a warm plate and cover it loosely. Set aside for 15-30 mins before carving.