10 lb top round, trimmed of fat
1/3 cup black peppercorns
1 tsp ground cardamon
Directions
Wipe the meat on all sides and tie with kitchen string. Place
peppercorns between waxed paper, and with a rolling pin or meat
mallet, crack the peppercorns. Mix the cracked peppercorns with
cardamon and press the mixture into the meat, covering the entire
surface. Place meat on a rack in a roasting pan and let sit at room
temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat oven to 500 deg F. Place the pan on the middle rack of the
oven and roast for 1-1/4 hr for rare; 1-2/3 hr for medium. Remove
from oven and let stand 20 minutes before carving.
Servings: 16 servings
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