New York Strip Roast with Rosemary-Orange Crust and Herbed Butter

A magnificent New York strip roast coated with a flavorful crust of rosemary, orange zest, and breadcrumbs, served with a rich herbed butter. This impressive main dish combines the natural beauty of premium beef with aromatic herbs and citrus notes.

8 servings
4 hr 55 min

Ingredients

  • 1 piece (5-pound) New York strip roast (also called beef strip loin or top loin), fat trimmed to 1/4", untied
  • 5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 fillets oil-packed anchovy fillets, drained
  • 8 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped rosemary leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest (from about 2 large oranges)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (packed) parsley leaves

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pat roast dry and rub all over with 1 tsp. salt; set aside.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Purée anchovies, garlic, rosemary, orange zest, oil, pepper, and remaining 4 tsp. salt in a food processor until finely chopped, about 1 minute. Transfer all but 1 Tbsp. garlic mixture to a medium bowl; reserve remaining garlic mixture in food processor.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Rub roast all over with half of garlic mixture from bowl. Place fat side up on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet or in a roasting pan fitted with a rack. Add breadcrumbs to remaining garlic mixture in bowl, mix thoroughly with your fingers, and press onto top and sides of roast. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour.

    60 min

  4. 4.

    Meanwhile, add butter and parsley to reserved 1 Tbsp. garlic mixture in food processor and pulse until well combined. Transfer to parchment paper and roll into a log. Chill until firm, about 2 hours.

    120 min

  5. 5.

    Place rack in middle of oven; preheat to 500°F. Place roast in oven, then reduce temperature to 350°F. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of roast registers 120°F for rare or 130°F for medium-rare, 70-90 minutes.

    90 min

  6. 6.

    Transfer roast to a carving board and let stand 15 minutes. Slice against the grain into 1/3" pieces. Serve with herbed butter.

    15 min