Salt-And-Pepper Beef Roast

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   Rinse beef and pat dry. In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup salt and sugar. Rub mixture all over beef, set in a rimmed pan, cover, and chill 3 to 4 hours. Rinse meat and pat dry; if desired, cover and chill up to 1 day.

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   In a small bowl, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, and horseradish. Set beef on a rack in a 9- by 13-inch pan. Pat horseradish mixture over the top and sides of beef.

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   Roast in a 375u00b0 regular or 350u00b0 convection oven until a meat thermometer inserted in center of thickest part reaches 120u00b0 to 125u00b0, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove from oven and let stand in a warm place at least 20 minutes.

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   Transfer meat to a rimmed platter or board; scrape any pan juices into a small bowl. Cut meat across the grain into very thin slices (see notes). Spoon pan juices onto portions.

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   For a mellow flavor, use the Spice Hunter's white peppercorns, from Sarawak in Malaysia; you'll find them with the spices at most supermarkets.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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