Herb Salt Crusted Prime Rib
- 3 1/2 pounds beef rib roast
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned pepper, salt free
- 1 (3-pound) box kosher salt
- 2 packets Italian dressing mix
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (14-ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Rinse the roast, pat it dry, and bring it to room temperature.
- Sprinkle with the Worcestershire sauce and seasoned pepper.
- In a bowl add the kosher salt, Italian dressing mix, and egg whites and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle water over the top of the salt mixture until it is well-moistened, but not wet.
- Place a 1/2-inch layer of the salt mixture in the middle of the roasting pan, slightly larger than the diameter of the roast.
- Place the roast, fat side up, on top of the salt.
- Insert a meat thermometer into the center of the roast.
- Carefully pack the remaining salt mixture onto the meat, covering it completely.
- Place the roast in the oven and reduce the temperature to 425 degrees F. Roast for 14 to 16 minutes per pound, or until the thermometer reads 5 degrees F less than desired temperature.
- Final temperature for rare will be 130 degrees F; 135 degrees F for medium rare; 140 degrees F for medium.
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- For jus, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add the beef broth and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, add the soup mix, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Remove the salt crust from the roast by breaking it and peeling it away.
- (You will probably need a hammer to do this.)
- Slice the meat to desired thickness and transfer slices to a platter.
- Ladle a small amount of jus over the top of the meat; serve remainder of jus on the side.
- Cook's note: Have your butcher remove the ribs from the roast.
beef, worcestershire sauce, pepper, kosher salt, packets italian dressing, egg whites, water, beef broth, onion soup
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/herb-salt-crusted-prime-rib-recipe.html (may not work)