Heat oven to 425°F. Press pepper rub (see recipe below) evenly onto all surfaces of beef roasts. Place roasts on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425° oven 20 to 25 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness.
Remove from oven when instant-read thermometer inserted into center of thickest part of roast registers 145°F for medium rare or 160°F for medium doneness. Let stand 5 minutes before carving.
Ingredients
2 beef, shoulder roast (petite tender), 8 to 10 oz
