Instructions: 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 middele 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.

Serves 6 to 8.

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