Standing Rib Roast With Pate

1. 1

   Place bacon in a frying pan.

2. 2

   Heat gently until beginning to soften.

3. 3

   Add onion and mushrooms.

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   Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes.

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   Season to taste.

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   Transfer to a bowl.

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   Mix in pate, breadcrumbs, parsley, herbs and egg.

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   Preheat oven to 450F.

9. 9

   Cut a pocket in the meat along the rib bones and outer layer of fat.

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    Fill this pocket with the pate mixture and secure with a skewer if necessary.

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    Place meat in a baking dish, fat side up (the bones make a natural rack).

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    Roast meat for 3 minutes at this high temperature then reduce temperature to 350F.

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    Continue to roast for a further 1 1/2 hour or until done to taste.

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    Allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving.

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    Note: Calculate cooking time for your roast at 20 minutes (at 350F) per pound.

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    This will achieve a roast that is well done outside and rare inside.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.