Mirepoix: 2 parts onion, 1 part carrot(peeled), 1 part celery.
For a standing rib, I use them raw, cut in a 1/2" dice. The mirepoix keeps the roast off of the bottom of the pan. I never used wine. It's a roast, not a braise. It will make it's own jus.
/johnny
102 posted on 02/09/2013 2:39:06 PM PST by JRandomFreeper
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