Tips for Making the Perfect Holiday Roast
The holidays are a wonderful time to celebrate traditions and bring together family and friends. Savor the season by preparing delicious and nutritious meals that help make gatherings festive. Nothing says special occasion like a beef rib roast. And Herb-Seasoned Rib Roast with Red Wine Pan Sauce is an easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees sensational results.
Try our top tips from Get the Most From Your Holiday Roasts to ensure success – even for the less experienced cook:
- Explore Your Options: While rib, ribeye and tenderloin roasts are well known for gracing holiday tables, other choices like round tip, top sirloin and eye round roasts are just as satisfying and economical.
- Order in Advance: It’s a good idea to order the type and size roast you need in advance from the supermarket or butcher shop. You’ll feel jolly crossing it off your list!
- Know How Much to Buy: The amount of beef you need to buy varies with the cut selected. Evaluate purchases based on the cost per serving – not just the price per pound. Cooked yields per pound are related to the amount of bone, fat trim and cooking method.
- The Temperature Continues to Rise: After removing roast from the oven, cover and let stand to allow the internal temperature to rise to reach the desired doneness. Also, the juices will redistribute, making carving easier. Refer to our Roasting Guidelines for appropriate temperatures and cook times by cut.
- Sharp as a Knife: A sharp carving knife is essential. For uniform slices, hold the knife at the same angle for each cut. A helpful visual aid is available online - How to Carve a Beef Rib Roast.
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