Remove any plastic wrapping or butcher's
paper from the roast. Place the standing rib roast upright onto a
half sheet pan fitted with a rack. The rack is essential for
drainage. Place dry towels loosely on top of the roast. This will
help to draw moisture away from the meat. Place into a refrigerator
at approximately 50 to 60 percent humidity and between 34 and 38
degrees F. You can measure both with a refrigerator thermometer.
Change the towels daily for 3 days.
Place a 16-inch round azalea terra cotta planter into a cold
oven. Invert the planter to become a lid over a pizza stone or the
bottom of the planter. The oven should be cold to start, to avoid
any cracking in the terra cotta pieces. Turn the oven to 250 degrees
F.
Remove the roast from the refrigerator and rub with canola oil.
Remember to rub the bones with oil, as well. Once the roast is
completely coated with oil cover the roast with kosher salt, about
half a teaspoon per bone. Next, rub with freshly ground pepper to
coat the surface. Place the roast over a glass bake-ware dish
slightly smaller than the length of the roast. This will catch the
drippings needed for the sauce. Finally, place a probe thermometer
into the center of the roast and set for 118 degrees. Put the roast
and the bake-ware dish onto the pizza stone, cover with the terra
cotta pot, and return to the oven. Turn the oven down to 200 degrees
F and roast until internal temperature is achieved.
Remove the roast and turn oven up to 500 degrees F. Remove the
terra cotta lid and recover with heavy-duty foil. Allow the roast to
rest until an internal temperature of 130 degrees F. is reached.
Place the roast back into the preheated 500 degree F oven for about
10 minutes or until you've achieved your desired crust. Remove and
transfer roast to a cutting board. Keep covered with foil until
ready to serve.
Degrease the juices in the glass pan. Place the pan over low heat
and deglaze with 1 cup of water. Add the wine and reduce by half.
Roll the sage leaves in between your fingers to release the flavors
and aroma. Add to the sauce and cook for 1 minute. Strain and serve
on the side.