* Exported from MasterCook * Beef Rib Roast, Garlic Paste for Recipe By : Debby Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:30 Categories : Beef Dean Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 large garlic clove 1 tablespoon thyme 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground pepper -- coarsely ground 9 pounds beef rib roast Prepart paste a day before serving the roast; slather roast with it and place in a 2 gallon ziplock bag. Let stand in fridge overnight. With processor running, drop garlic through feed tube and chop finely. Scrape down bowl. Add thyme, oil, salt, and pepper; blend to paste. Pat roast dry with paper towels. Place roast, bone side down, in roasting pan. Rub garlic paste all over roast. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Uncover and let stand at room temperature 2 hours before roasting.) To cook in oven: Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 450°F. Roast beef 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Roast until thermometer inserted into beef from center of top registers 125°F to 130°F for medium-rare, about 1 hour 50 minutes. Transfer to platter; reserve roasting pan with juices. To cook on rotisserie: Preheat grill to 350 degrees. Rotisse roast for 1 hour; check temp with instant read thermometer. Check frequently until internal temp reaches 130, for medium rare. Let roast stand at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour. Meat tip: Buy the best beef you can afford - at least USDA Choice, preferably USDA Prime - and let it marinate up to 36 hours in the garlic-herb paste. Premium-grade roasts can be ordered for you by any supermarket meat department. Description: "paste to marinade rib roast in before cooking. Made for Heidi's 60th birthday party - it was sensational!" T(cooking time): "2:00" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 44 Calories; 4g Fat (83.7% calories from fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 706mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat. Serving Ideas : Cook on rotisserie, if possible NOTES : Rating: 9, Recipe from internet site