Maple Rib Roast

Another recipe with maple sugar.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 kg  rib roast, bone in
•  salt and pepper
• 3⁄4 cup  maple sugar
• 1⁄3 cup Dijon mustard
• 2  tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons  freshly black pepper, roughly ground
•  store-bought bordelaise sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a roasting pan, place the roast, with the bones side up. Using a knife, make incisions in the fat. Season the entire surface with salt and pepper. Cover the ends of the bones with aluminium foil.
3. In a bowl, combine maple sugar, mustard and baste the roast with the mixture.
4. In another bowl, combine herbs and pepper and season the entire roast.
5. Roast for 30 minutes to sear the meat. Reduce temperature to 150°C (300°F) and cook for another 2 hours for rare doneness.
6. Wrap the roast in aluminum foil and let sit for 10 minutes prior to carving.
7. Serve with bordelaise sauce.