Beef Roasted in Salt Crust - coarse salt

Method

• In a bowl stir together the salt and 3/4 cup water until the mixture forms a slightly stiff paste resembling wet snow.
• Arrange the rib roast, fat side up, in a roasting pan and coat it completely with the salt mixture, patting the mixture on about 1/4 inch thick.
• Roast the beef in the middle of a preheated oven 325F.
• oven for 2 hours (about 22 minutes per pound), or until it registers 130F.
• on a meat thermometer for medium-rare meat.
• Transfer the beef to a cutting board and let it stand for 15 minutes.
• Remove the crust with a hammer and carve the meat.