2kg Rib Oven Roast from Costco - Rajio-style

The last time I cooked one of these, I didn't get any pics of the cross section, so I figured I'd snap a few more pics.  Costco didn't have any single-bone rib steaks handy so I just grabbed a double-decker and split it down the middle.

When I took it out of the packaging, I realized what a monster of a steak I brought home.

 

I let the steaks sit under some plastic wrap for a few hours to get the steaks down to room temperature.

Then I hammered the steaks with coarsely ground salt and pepper.

Lay the thing down on a hot cast iron with some olive oil or grape seed oil.

Throw some garlic cloves down for some added flavour.  I see a lot of people throw in a sprig or two of thyme as well, but I can't be bothered.  

After searing the edges and flipping the thing over, I toss in a wad of butter and start basting the stead.

I sort of wanted to eat the second steak as is, but my guests would not approve.  Anyway, both into the oven to finish them off after searing

When the steaks are nearly done, I splashed them with soy sauce and keep them in the oven for a few more minutes.

This is important.  You have to let the steaks rest after cooking them.  It's unnerving to let them rest too long for fear of them getting cold, but it has to be done.  If you cut them right after, they will bleed to death and you'll end up with some ruined steaks.

My friend brought over some sake and Scotch to go with the steaks.....the bottle of sake is one of those 1.8l ishobin bottles, so needless to say, we barely got though half of it and didn't even touch the Scotch.

The steaks came out a bit more cooked than I hoped, but my guests (Asian) prefer their steaks like this, which would be medium well, to well done (aka ruined).  Still, these didn't turn out too badly and tasted pretty good.

Not pictured is the cilantro and wasabi, which taste surprisingly good with these steaks.

The Keg - Guildford (Surrey)

A couple of nights before Eric went back to the Philipines.....or was it before I went to Japan?  Anyway, not too long ago, we went with Jay to the Keg in Surrey.  I was on a diet (still am) so I told myself to stay away from the bread, the appies, skip the fried stuff and no deserts.  Of course, these two bastards would never let me have my way and the next thing I know, I'm saying to hell with the diet and started shovelling bread, crab cakes and deep fried calamari down my neck, polished off with a Keg Size Prime Rib and a Billy Miner's Pie for good measure. 

The two instigators.

The lovely sourdough bread I said I wasn't going to eat, but did (and nearly using up all the whipped butter in the process).

Eric doing.....God knows what, haha!

I had the crab cakes once before (at the Richmond Keg), and I found them overseasoned.  The server told me that it was because they use Dungeness crab meat which is cookedin salt water.  I think she didn't know what she was talking about, but didn't bother arguing the point.  These ones, on the other hand were perfectly seasoned, and I didn't find myself chasing them down with a gallon of water.  (I don't mean to trash The Keg in Richmond, I've always had good experiences there.  I think the Prime Ribs there, especially the Omega, are are suspiciously cut larger than spec).

What's the best way to lose weight?  Eat high-in-cholesterol deep fried squid of course.  These were a bit spicy, and the dipping sauce was a perfect compliment mixed with sweet and spicy.  We didn't leave even a single crumb.

Eric again....showing us his expertise at pleasing calamari, haha!

The pork back ribs were good, but not as good as mine, haha!

Of course this is something I could not replicate at home, The Keg Size Prime Rib.  Hand-crafted in heaven by *insert favouriet diety here*, this succulant peice of beef has almost no rival.  Anyway, if you've read my other posts about The Keg, then you're probably bored to death of my worshipping this fine peice of beef, but there really is no other comparison for the same price point.  The Keg in Guildford delivered it to me exactly as I asked, fat and bloody, and it tasted every bit as good as I expected. 

Remember that Drinking and Driving commerical way back when?

Eric at the end of his limit......just kidding, there's till pie.

Usually I can't eat anymore after the Prime Rib, but lately, I've developed a liking for this desert.  Billy Miner pie.  It's probably nothing you want to eat on your own, and it is big enough to share with several people because it's not overly sweet or rich, despite the appearance. 

Our experience at The Keg in Guildford was awesome as expected.  The staff were attentive, friendly, and there whenever we needed anyone, the food was oustanding as usual, and we would definitely go back.  I guess the only issue is, I'm not often in Surrey :)

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