Instructions

  1. With machine running, drop garlic into processor; blend until finely chopped.
  2. Add sage, thyme, oil, salt and pepper; process until paste forms.
  3. Pat meat dry with paper towels.
  4. Rub meat all over with herb paste.
  5. Cover; chill at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.).
  6. Preheat oven to 450°F
  7. Place meat, fat side up, on rack in roasting pan.
  8. Roast meat 15 minutes.
  9. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F
  10. Roast meat until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 130°F for medium-rare, about 35 minutes (or 140°F for medium, about 40 minutes).
  11. Remove from oven; let stand 20 minutes.
  12. Cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  13. Arrange slices on platter.