Pork Crown Roast
Cut of Meat: 5L Pork Crown Roast- Order yours HERE!
Serves: 8-10
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
Ingredients:
- 1 (8-10 lb) pork crown roast (about 16 ribs)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (for basting)
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Roasted apples or pears
- Roasted red onions
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the pork crown roast dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, sage, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the mustard-herb mixture all over the outside of the roast, making sure to coat it evenly.
- Place the roast in a large roasting pan with the rib bones facing up.
- Pour 1 cup of broth into the bottom of the roasting pan.
- Cover the tips of the bones with small pieces of aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with additional broth, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Carefully remove the foil from the rib tips.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs, roasted apples or pears, and roasted onions for a festive presentation.
Also this is amazing with stuffing inside the middle of the roast. Use your favorite stuffing or try our recipe below
Thanksgiving Stuffing
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 10 cups day-old bread, cubed (a mix of white and whole wheat works well)
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth (plus more if needed)
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the sage, thyme, and parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables with the bread cubes.
- Pour the broth over the bread mixture and toss gently to combine. Add more broth if the mixture seems dry, but be careful not to over-soak.
- Pack the stuffing into the center of the pork crown roast before putting it in the oven.
- Continue with the roasting instructions as above, allowing the stuffing to cook along with the roast.
- Check the stuffing during roasting and add a bit more broth if it seems dry.
- When the roast is ready and has rested, scoop out the stuffing to serve alongside the carved pork.