Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Serves 8 to 10

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons sichuan peppercorns

1 tablespoon anise seeds

4 teaspoons coarse salt

1 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

4- to 5-lb beef tenderloin roast, trimmed and [...]