"This Coffee Rubbed Rib Roast starts with a brown sugar, coffee and bourbon rub. Blending the roasted shallots in the coffee cream gravy is just outstanding, too! Adapted from Sunset magazine recipe. Prep time does not include at least 1 and up to 2 days marinating in refrigerator after rub applied. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 to 10 lb beef rib roast (4-rib, fat trimmed)
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1/3 cup espresso-ground dark-roast coffee beans
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3 tbsp light or dark brown sugar
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2 tbsp bourbon ((See Note 1))
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1 tbsp kosher salt (divided)
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1 tsp coarsely ground pepper
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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8 shallots ((1/2 pound medium-sized shallots, unpeeled, tops trimmed))
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1/2 cup beef broth
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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1 tablespoon bourbon
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1 teaspoon espresso-ground dark-roast coffee beans
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Kosher salt to taste