🥩 35-DAY AGED FOUR-BONE RIB OF BEEF 🥩

A full set of beef ribs — a spectacular centrepiece from Butchers Hook!

Aged for a minimum of 35 days for rich, deep flavour and exceptional tenderness. Finest-quality beef with beautiful natural marbling, perfect for a big family gathering, Christmas dinner or special celebration.

⚖️ Approximate weight: 6kg
🍽️ Serves around 14–16 people, depending on appetite.

👨‍🍳 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Pat the beef dry, rub with a little oil and season generously with salt and black pepper. Add garlic, rosemary or thyme if you fancy.

Place bone-side down, fat-side up, in a large roasting tin.

Roast in a preheated oven at 240°C / 220°C fan / Gas 9 for 20 minutes.

Reduce to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas 4. As a rough guide, allow another 3 hours 40 minutes for medium-rare, or 4 hours 40 minutes for medium.

Rest loosely covered with foil for 45–60 minutes before carving. Cut away the bones, then slice across the grain.

For a joint this size, use a meat thermometer rather than relying on time alone. Shape and thickness make a big difference, so start checking well before the estimated finish. For medium-rare, aim to remove at around 50–52°C in the centre; for medium, 55–58°C. Check away from the bone — the temperature will rise during resting.

🍽️ MEAL IDEAS

🥔 The ultimate Sunday roast: Crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy made with the roasting juices.

🎄 A festive family feast: Roast parsnips, braised red cabbage, cauliflower cheese and horseradish sauce.

🌶️ Steakhouse style: Generous slices with dauphinoise potatoes, garlic mushrooms and peppercorn sauce.

🥪 Lovely leftovers: Roast beef baguettes with horseradish and rocket, or cold sliced beef with bubble and squeak.

BUTCHERS HOOK — PLEASED TO MEAT YOU!