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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2008
This was a whole new experience for me, and it came out really well. I marinated overnight, flipping the bag occasionally. When it came time to make the paste, I had to add a little more water than called for because the salt was still too dry and not "pasty" enough to adhere. You really just need to get in there with handfuls of the salt paste and smoosh it around with your hands, packing it as tightly as possible. I had no problems getting it to stay put. When the roast was done the salt crust pretty much came off in big pieces. (very easy to remove and discard) and remaining salt was easily brushed away. This technique provided a perfectly cooked roast beef that everyone enjoyed.
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Columbus, Georgia, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2006
I thought that this was a moist, cool way to cook beef, and I liked the taste it gave. I only gave it 3 stars because I thought that it was very salty - at least the outside of the meat was, where the salt crust was and some particles remained. I love salt, so it worked out well for me, but I noticed that it was too salty for other people. If I made it again, it would only be for me and my salt-worshipping friends!!!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2005
My entire family loves this... I always have to double the recipe as a single serving is not enough.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2004
This recipe works great. Just be sure to line the pan with foil as indicated (don't use cooking spray) and when drying the roast be gentle and try not to remove the spices. Be sure to show your guests the roast before you put it in and after you take it out - they'll be horrified by all the salt you use and fascinated at the salt crust after the roast is done. The roast itself comes out delicious. Don't buy a cheap roast - this recipe won't make tough meat any more tender (go with a slow cooker reciped if you have a cheap roast sitting around). Oh, and ignore the "sodium" amount in the nutrition info - obviously it's wrong because it figures you'll consume the salt.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2002
I sure expected this to be alot better based on the previous reviews. Possibly because I couldn't get the salt paste to adhere to the roast even while carefully using the exact amount of water. It kept dropping off the sides. Then the rest of it cracked and fell off during baking, leaving only a "hat" of salt on the top. The marinade was nice and I let mine marinate at least 24 hours. But the roast was about average as far as tenderness and moistness goes. No extraordinary flavor really. Not bad certainly, but I probably wouldn't bother again.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2002
This was wonderful! My husband does not like roast that much, he is more of a pizza man. I served this for the first time at Christmas dinner. Everyone raved. I allowed the roast to marinate for at least 24 hours. So flavorful.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2002
I took the roast out when it was 140 degrees (rare). By the time it sat for 10 min., it was medium rare which is exactly what we wanted. This tastes like roast beef from a nice restaurant. The salt crust does not produce a salty tasting meat. Great recipe!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2002
This was a huge hit on Christmas Eve. Everyone raved about how tender and juicy the meat was. This was my first attempt at a roast, so I can vouch for the easiness of the recipe as well.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2002
This is so great!! just make sure you use exactly the amount of water called for or the salt will not work.I made this for Christmas and it was a huge hit.I plan to make it much more because it is so tasty and so easy!!
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