Fruity Christmas Rib Roast

What You Need:

• 1 (6 lb) beef rib roast
• 1 tablespoon anise seed, crushed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups dried apricots
• 12 red boiling onions, halved
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 3 fresh pears, wedged

How to Make It:

Preheat oven temperature to 325 degrees.

Trim all the fat from the rib roast and discard.

Place the anise seed and garlic in a mixing bowl. Add in the oil and the mustard. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper and whisk together to combine well. Remove 3 tablespoons of the oil mixture and place in a separate bowl for later use.

Place the roast on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Brush the roast with the remaining oil being sure to completely cover. Place the roast in the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours.

Place the dried apricots and the onions into a mixing bowl. Pour in the orange juice and the reserved oil. Toss to coat the fruit and onions well.

Cut a piece of aluminum foil that is large enough to hold the fruit mixture. Fold the foil over the mixture being sure to leave room for steam. Place the foil wrap in the oven next to the roast for 30 minutes.

Place the pears in an oven-safe bowl or pan. Place them in the oven with the meat and fruit mixture for 30 minutes.

Transfer the roast to a serving platter and garnish the platter with the pears. Add the apricots and onions to the platter. Cover and allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Serves 12.

**Beef rib roast is the perfect centerpiece for Christmas dinner or a Christmas dinner party.

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