RIB ROAST RUB RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Rub with garlic, salt and pepper; top with onion and bacon., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Transfer to warm serving platter. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Steps:

• Blend chile, sour cream, cilantro, horseradish, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and chill until ready to use. Do ahead: Crema can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
• Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 325°. Coarsely grind fennel seeds, garlic powder, caraway seeds, thyme, paprika, and peppercorns in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle. Place roast on a rimmed baking sheet. Rub with oil and season all over with salt. Sprinkle spice rub over, ensuring all sides of beef are coated. Chill roast, uncovered, 8 hours.
• Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-high; cook beef until browned, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven and roast beef until an instant-read thermometer registers 120°–125°, about 2 hours. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 20 minutes.
• Transfer roast to a platter; tuck bay leaves around if desired. Serve sliced with habanero crema.