Five Tips for a Foolproof Holiday Roast

Beef. It's What's For Dinner. shares the top tips for cooking the perfect roast.

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National Cattlemen's Beef Association

Dec 13, 2018, 06:07 ET

DENVER, Dec. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is roast season, and there's nothing better than a perfectly prepared roast as the centerpiece of a festive meal.

While holiday roasts are popular, one in five people admit to not knowing how to properly cook a roast.ⁱ Luckily, the chefs from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff are here to help! The Beef. It's What's For Dinner. experts are sharing the following five tips that can help ensure the perfect roast every time:

1) Pick the right roast for your diners and the occasion. Some of the most popular holiday options:

Tenderloin Roast – This lean, tender roast cooks quickly and is easy to carve.
Ribeye Roast – This traditional holiday roast has generous marbling, great beef flavor and can feed a crowd.
Chuck Roast – This value roast is easy to prepare and becomes fork tender when cooked low and slow.

2) Season properly. Rub the roast with spices and hearty fresh herbs prior to cooking for a flavorful result.

3) Roast with the fat cap up. Positioning the roast with the fat cup up provides natural basting throughout the roasting period.

4) Cook for proper doneness. Use a probe thermometer to track temperature throughout the cooking process without opening the oven.

5) Don't forget to rest. Let the roast rest for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing so the juices redistribute. This will lead to a juicier eating experience.

"Roasts are a treat that many families look forward to during the holiday season, and we want them to get it just right," said Chef Laura Hagen. "We hope these tips reduce some of the intimidation home cooks may feel when preparing a roast for their friends and family."

You can find even more roast cooking tips and a Down-Home Roast collection on BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.

About the Beef Checkoff
The Beef Checkoff Program was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle, in addition to a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents on the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.

About NCBA, a Contractor to the Beef Checkoff 
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is a contractor to the Beef Checkoff Program. The Beef Checkoff Program is administered by the Cattlemen's Beef Board, with oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 