FOOL-PROOF RIB ROAST

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 (5 pound) standing beef rib roast, trimmed of fat
• 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon fennels seeds, crushed
• 2 pounds new potatoes, halved
• 1 onion, cut into thin wedges

DIPPING SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 3 tablespoons horseradish
• 1 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

DIRECTIONS:
• Let beef stand at room temperature one hour.
• Preheat oven to 350℉.
• Stir together 2 teaspoons salt, garlic powder, pepper, thyme, and fennel seeds in a small bowl. Put beef, rib side down, on a rack set in a roasting pan. Rub beef with spice mixture.
• Place pan in preheated oven. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers at least 135℉ for medium-rare, 1 ¾ to 2 ¼ hours, or 150℉ for medium, 2 ¼ to 2 ¾ hours. Transfer beef to a cutting board, let stand, covered with foil, about 15 minutes (do not drain pain).
• Meanwhile, boil potatoes and onion in a pot of salted water for 10 minutes. Drain, then sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
• Remove rack from roasting pan, add vegetables, and toss to coat with drippings. Return pan to oven and roast until vegetables are browned and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. • Make dipping sauce: Stir together sour cream, horseradish, and chives in bowl.

© Recipe courtesy of AllRecipes.com by Betty Soup

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Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Winemaker: Felipe Ramirez
Appellation: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Analysis: 13.5% alcohol / volume
Critical Acclaim: 91pts Smart Buy, Wine Spectator; 90 pts Wine & Spirits

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