Holiday Planning: Classic Rib Roast

From retail stores to magazines to online merchants, Americans are being (not-so-subtly) reminded that the holidays are just around the corner. While planning for the holidays is sometimes looked upon with dread, this year it might just be a welcome diversion from political advertisements and economic news.

We are pleased to offer the traditional free-range turkey for your holiday meals, but if you are seeking an alternative, the tasteful simplicity of a standing rib roast cannot be beat. The ease of preparing this recipe will help free up time for preparing side dishes or relaxing with your loved ones.

Standing Rib Roast
One standing 3-rib roast
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place meat on the rack of a roasting pan; rub fat with salt and pepper. Place in preheated oven.
3. Reduce heat to 350 degrees; bake 15-20 minutes per pound, or until meat thermometer indicates medium rare.

- Adapted from Sally Fallon's Nourishing Traditions