For many beef lovers and chefs, marbling is one of the most important aspects of steak quality. Unlike the thick fat cap found on the outside of a piece of steak, marbling refers to the streaks of intramuscular fat dispersed within the lean muscle of beef. This is integral to an elevated steak-eating experience. As the steak cooks, the fat melts, basting the meat from the inside, leaving you with a flavorful and tender piece of meat.
What is there to complain about with a roasted, boneless prime rib? Though bone-in cuts have some flavor advantages, boneless beef is quicker to cook, effortless to carve, and overall less fussy - except for one problem. The side of the roast that sits on the baking pan won't sear like the rest of the meat, turning soggy and gray instead of browned and delicious. Luckily, a roasting rack is all you need to avoid this issue.
"Fold maybe 6-8 inches of that tapered in back on itself and tie it off. That will make the skinny end much closer to the thickness of the fat end and allow for the roast to cook evenly," he says. "Trussing the rest of the tenderloin with tight circles of butcher's twine every couple inches will also keep the tenderloin round rather than allowing it to flatten out, which will also help with cooking evenly."