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Prime Rib of Beef with Juniper Cream Sauce
Juniper berries add an irresistible accent to this classic roast.
Find them in your grocers spice rack or in specialty gourmet
shops.
For the prime rib:
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2 |
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tablespoons freshly ground coffee beans |
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1 |
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teaspoon salt |
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1/4 |
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teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
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1 |
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beef rib roast, 7 to 8 pounds |
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Olive oil for brushing roast |
For the cream sauce:
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3 |
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tablespoons butter |
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1 |
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cup sliced fresh mushrooms |
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3 |
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tablespoons finely chopped shallots |
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1 |
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quart beef gravy or brown sauce |
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2 |
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cups dry white wine |
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10 to 20 |
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juniper berries, tied in a cheesecloth sachet |
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Salt and pepper |
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1/2 |
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cup heavy whipping cream |
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3 |
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tablespoons red currant jelly |
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2 |
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tablespoons gin |
To prepare the prime rib: In a small bowl combine ground coffee, salt,
and pepper. Rub mixture on beef roast, pressing into the surface. Brush
lightly with oil.
Place roast in center of cooking grate. Grill 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours
for rare (140°F/60°C), 2-1/2 to 3 hours for medium (160 ° F/71 ° C).
Remove from grill and let roast rest 10 minutes before carving. Make
cream sauce in last half-hour of roast cooking time.
To make the cream sauce: In a medium saucepan melt butter. Add mushrooms
and shallots; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add gravy,
wine, and juniper berry sachet. Simmer over medium heat until liquid
is reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat
heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Strain reduced sauce; return to saucepan. Stir in red currant jelly
and cook over low heat until jelly is dissolved. Stir in gin. Remove
from heat. Gently fold in whipped cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
To serve, place a little cream sauce on a plate; top with a slice of
beef roast.
Makes about 12 servings.
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