BAY-LEAF-CRUSTED PORK ROAST

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This scrumptious pork roast is the highlight of any dinner -- and it's simple to make. Pair it with Butternut Squash and Apple Puree and Green Bean and Fennel Salad with Pecans to make an elegant meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cloves garlic, peeled
8 dried bay leaves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 medium onions, peeled (root ends left intact), each cut into 8 wedges
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pork rib roast with 8 ribs (4 1/2 to 5 pounds), backbone removed, ribs Frenched (see Note below)
2 cups fresh parsley leaves
1 cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a chef's knife, finely chop garlic and bay leaves together. Gather into a pile; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons coarse salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper. Using the flat side of the knife blade, mash mixture into a paste. Set aside.
  • On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss onions with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Push onions to the edges of baking sheet.
  • Place pork in center of sheet, fatty side up; rub top with remaining tablespoon oil, and press on garlic mixture, coating evenly.
  • Roast, dabbing occasionally with pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of meat (avoiding bones) registers 140 degrees (temperature will rise 10 to 15 degrees as roast rests), 65 to 75 minutes. (If browning too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil.) Transfer roast and onions to serving platter; let rest, loosely covered with foil, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend parsley and mustard until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut roast into chops, and serve with mustard sauce.

abdulrehman zahidnazir
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This pork roast was easy to make and turned out so delicious! The bay leaves and garlic gave it a wonderful flavor, and the meat was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Crazy Boi
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I made this pork roast for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success! The bay leaf crust was crispy and flavorful, and the meat was cooked to perfection. Everyone loved it.


Emmanuel Mbulawa
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This pork roast was delicious! The bay leaves and garlic added a great flavor to the meat, and it was cooked perfectly. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.


Ufon Aseiteg
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I've made this pork roast several times now, and it's always a winner! The bay leaves and garlic add a wonderful flavor to the meat, and it's always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Adeel Ejaz
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This pork roast was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the crispy, flavorful crust and the tender, juicy meat. I'll definitely be making this again.


Balram Pokhrel
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind! The bay leaves and garlic added a delicious flavor to the meat, and it was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Maalik Kasi
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This pork roast was easy to make and turned out so delicious! The bay leaves and garlic gave it a wonderful flavor, and the meat was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kotor
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the pork roast turned out perfectly! It was tender and juicy, with a crispy, flavorful crust. My family loved it.


Johnny Arthur
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This is my new favorite way to cook pork roast! The bay leaves add a wonderful aroma and flavor to the meat, and the garlic and rosemary complement it perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Cierra K
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I made this pork roast for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success! The bay leaf crust was crispy and flavorful, and the meat was cooked to perfection. Everyone loved it.


year hossin
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This pork roast was fall-off-the-bone tender and so flavorful! The bay leaves and garlic added a delicious savory crust, and the meat was perfectly moist and juicy. I served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.