ROASTING

WHAT IS ROASTING

• Roasting is a cooking method that uses dry heat
• It enhances flavor through caramelization
• Suitable for cooking a large piece of meat

WHAT IS A ROAST

• Any piece of meat, especially red meat, that is roasted is called roast
• Can take up to more than three hours to cook
• The resulting meat is extremely is tender

HOW TO ROAST

• This meat may be placed on a pan or rack
• This ensures even distribution of heat throughout the meat
• The oven should be heated to between 200° and 325°

BENEFITS OF ROASTING

• Less moisture loss
• More tender product
• Uses less grease and oil

ROAST BEEF

INGREDIENTS

• 3 to 3 1/2 lbs boneless rump roast
• Olive oil
• 8 slivers of garlic
• Salt
• Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Start with roast at room temp
• Preheat oven to 375°
• Make 8 incisions into the roast
• Insert garlic in each incision
• Spread olive oil on roast

DIRECTIONS

• Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper
• Place roast directly on oven rack
• Place drip pan underneath
• Brown at 375° for half an hour
• Lower heat to 225 and cook for 2 1/2 hours