National Crown Roast of Pork Day
National Crown Roast of Pork Day would be the perfect day to set a beautiful table and prepare a feast with a crown roast of pork. No one seems to know why this national holiday began. I say what a great reminder to have friends and family over and feast on Crown Roast of Pork.
Crown Roast of Pork is fetching, glamorous, and delicious, it’s the best pork option for those who prefer their pork a little leaner.
In most cases when you purchase pork crown roast your butcher will form the crown roast of pork for you.
Crown Roast is easy to do at home, here’s how:
Ingredients
- 8 – 10 pounds pork crown roast (14 – 16 ribs)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil -extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram or thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- Rub pork roast with a light coat of oil and herbs.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper and minced garlic.
- Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, bone end up.
- Roast the crown roast uncovered until meat thermometer registers 160º.
- After 30 minutes of roasting, cover the tips of ribs with foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Continue roasting the crown roast til the meat thermometer registers 160º.
- Remove the roast from oven and cover with foil, let it sit 10 minutes while it continues to cook.
- After a rest, place the roast back into a 500°F oven to crisp up the fat on the exterior.
- To serve your beautiful pork crown roast, remove the foil tips and add the paper frills.
- Place the roast on a large platter and decorate with cinnamon apples, carrots, and fresh herbs.
SPECIAL TIPS:
The hotter your oven temperature, the more uneven your roasting will be.
March 7 2016 is National Crown Roast of Pork Day
