5 prime cracked crust Recipes

beef rib roast , chine bone removed (approximate size for 4-rib roast), garlic cloves, thinly sliced, worcestershire sauce, cracked mixed peppercorns or 2 tbsp cracked black peppercorns, kosher salt, garlic powder, dried thyme, head garlic, olive oil, reduced-fat sour cream, heavy cream or 1/2 cup whipping cream, prepared horseradish, drained (1 cup), table salt, pepper, fresh herb, for garnish

four-rib beef rib roast (about 8 lbs.), fat trimmed to 1/4 in .*, or 1 boned, tied beef cross rib (chuck) roast (4 to 6 lbs.), garlic cloves, slivered lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 2 tbsp. dried, chopped fresh thyme leaves or 2 tbsp. dried, freshly cracked black pepper, coarse sea salt

a 4-rib standing rib roast (trimmed weight about 10 to 10 1/2 lb), black peppercorns, ground coarse, dried green peppercorns (available at specialty foods shops), ground coarse, white peppercorns, ground coarse, whole allspice, ground coarse, dried thyme, coarse salt, very small carrots, peeled, trimmed , blanched in boiling salted water for 4 minutes, and refreshed under cold water, head of garlic, separated into cloves, blanched in boiling water for 5 minutes, refreshed under cold water, and peeled, shallots , blanched in boiling water for 3 minutes, refreshed under cold water, and peeled, dry red wine, canned beef broth, madeira, arrowroot, dijon-style mustard, fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

standing rib roast (trimmed weight about 10 to 10 1/2 lb, 4-ribs), black peppercorns, ground coarse, dried green peppercorns, ground coarse, white peppercorns, ground coarse, whole allspice, ground coarse, dried thyme, coarse salt, baby carrots, peeled, trimmed , blanched in boiling salted water for 4 minutes, and refreshed under cold water, head garlic, separated into cloves, blanched in boiling water for 5 minutes, refreshed under cold water, and peel, shallot , blanched in boiling water for 3 minutes, refreshed under cold water, and peeled, dry red wine, canned beef broth, madeira wine, arrowroot, dijon-style mustard, fresh thyme sprig (to garnish )