Best 11 Crown Roast Of Pork With Apple And Pork Stuffing And Cider Gravy Recipes

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Crown roast of pork with apple and pork stuffing and cider gravy is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The succulent pork is complemented by the sweet and savory stuffing, and the cider gravy adds a touch of elegance. With a little planning and effort, you can create this show-stopping dish that is sure to impress your guests.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

THE ULTIMATE PORK CROWN ROAST



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h45m

Yield 12 to14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

1/2 bunch thyme, leaves only
1/2 bunch fresh sage, leaves only
2 cloves garlic, gently smashed and paper removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
10 pounds pork rib roast (about 12 to 14 ribs)
Apple Pecan Stuffing, recipe follows
Gravy, recipe follows
Watercress, for garnish, optional
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for finishing
1/2 bunch fresh sage
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1 large Spanish onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups raw pecans
2 eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
5 cups sourdough bread (crusts removed), hand-torn into 1-inch pieces
1/4 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
1 large onion, roughly chopped
3 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1 medium turnip, peeled and roughly chopped
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup apple liqueur (recommended: Calvados)
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Set rack on the bottom third of the oven so the roast will fit completely inside.
  • In a small mixing bowl or mortar and pestle, combine thyme, sage, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste, and mash to break up herbs and garlic. Add oil, about 1 cup, and combine with pestle.
  • Take crown roast of pork and if your butcher hasn't already prepared it, clean the bones of meat with a boning knife (French them) and make a small cut into the meat in between each rib so you can wrap it into a circle easily; save the scraps. Rub the pork all over with the herb mixture. With the ribs on the outside, wrap the rack around onto itself so the ends meet and secure with kitchen twine so it holds its crown shape. *Cook's note: if you are doing this by yourself, using a skewer to help hold its shape while you wrap the kitchen twine around the roast.
  • Place in a roasting pan. Add the scraps into the bottom of the pan alongside the roast. This will help add flavor to your sauce. Set aside to bring the pork to room temperature prior to cooking.
  • Fill the cavity with Apple Pecan Stuffing.
  • Cover the stuffing and the tips of the rib bones with foil then place the whole roast in the oven and bake for 2 hours and 20 minutes, an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 150 degrees F when done. About 30 to 45 minutes prior to doneness, remove the foil to brown the stuffing and create a crust. Remove from the oven, loosely cover with foil and allow to rest for 30 minutes before cutting. Serve with Apple Pecan Stuffing and Gravy. Garnish with watercress, if desired.
  • Set a large saute pan over medium heat and add olive oil, sage and thyme sprigs. As the oil heats up the herbs will crackle and fry, infusing the oil. Remove the sage and thyme and set aside on a paper towel to drain - these can be as a garnish, if desired. Add onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes until caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. Remove onions from pan and add apples. Crush the pecans and add to the pan. Add more oil, if needed and season with salt and pepper. Gently saute until pecans are lightly toasted and apples are just cooked slightly - about 3 to 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl whisk together egg, cream, chicken stock, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add torn sourdough, caramelized onions, apples, pecans and chopped parsley. Using a wooden spoon, mix the stuffing until well combined.
  • Place carrots, onion, celery, turnip, apple and garlic in a food processor and pulse until you have a coarse textured puree. Once roasting pan comes out of the oven (and meat is removed) set it over medium-high heat on the stove. Add a 2-count of olive oil then add vegetable puree. Sweat for 7 to 8 minutes until most of the moisture has cooked off, then dust with flour. Cook for 2 more minutes stirring well to incorporate all the flour with the fat in the pan. Add the apple liqueur and scrape the bottom of the pan. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring as you go to ensure there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer and season well with salt and pepper. Simmer then remove from heat and strain through a sieve - it's okay if some of the pulp goes through as this will naturally add body to the gravy.

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH APPLE STUFFING



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Categories     Onion     Pork     Roast     Dinner     Apple     Bacon     Celery     Fall     Parsley     Jam or Jelly     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

For stuffing:
6 slices firm white sandwich bread, cut into 1-inch squares
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery including some leaves
11/2 lb tart apples such as Granny Smith, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch of cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
For roast:
1 (9- to 11-lb) crown roast of pork, rib ends frenched
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 lb sliced bacon
For pan sauce:
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup red-currant or apple jelly

Steps:

  • Make stuffing:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread bread squares in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan and bake in middle of oven until dry and lightly toasted, about 15 minutes. Leave oven on (for roast) and cool bread.
  • Cook onion and celery in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in apples, sugar, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Reduce heat to low, then cook, covered, stirring, until apples are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in bread squares, parsley, and chives.
  • Make roast:
  • Set oven rack in lower third of oven. Sprinkle roast inside and out with salt and pepper and put in a large flameproof roasting pan. Mound stuffing in cavity. Wrap tips of rib bones with foil to prevent burning, then wrap meat below bones with overlapping bacon strips, securing them with wooden toothpicks.
  • Roast pork in middle of oven, covering stuffing loosely with foil after 30 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer registers 155°F when inserted 2 inches into center of meat (do not touch bones), 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 hours total.
  • Transfer roast to a carving board and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature of meat will rise to 160°F; meat will be slightly pink.)
  • Make pan sauce:
  • Skim fat from pan drippings. Straddle pan across 2 burners and add water, then deglaze pan by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Pour through a fine sieve into a saucepan, discarding solids.
  • Add jelly and any juices accumulated on carving board, then simmer sauce, whisking occasionally and skimming any fat that rises, until jelly is melted, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove all foil from roast and carve into chops by cutting between ribs.

ROAST LOIN OF PORK WITH BAKED APPLES AND CIDER GRAVY



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 (5 pound) pork loin roasts, rib bones attached, back bone (chine) removed
Small bunch sage, leaves chopped
Small bunch thyme, leaves chopped
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (12-ounce) bottle hard cider
1 cup chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced optional
8 Gala or Golden Delicious apples
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 or 2 large corn muffins crumbled (1/2 cup), reserve some for sprinkling on apples
1/2 cup golden raisins
6 sage leaves, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup hard cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the pork roast in a roasting pan with the ribs facing up, braced against each other. Add sage and thyme to olive oil. Brush the pork roasts with oil mixture and season with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Roast the pork loin for 2 1/2 hours, until the skin is crackled. (Put the apples in the oven along with the pork roast in the last half hour of cooking.)
  • Remove the pork roast to a cutting board and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving. Pour out some of the excess fat from the roasting pan and put it on the stove over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the flour into the hot pan juices, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent lumps. Cook and stir the roux until its light brown. Add the cider and continue to stir to incorporate. Pour in the chicken broth; boil and stir for 5 minutes until the sauce is thick. Check for seasoning - add lemon juice if necessary. Serve the cider gravy with the pork roast and baked apples.
  • To make the buttered apples: Core the apples with an apple corer, making a good size cavity to hold the stuffing. Douse the cut sides of the apples with some of the lemon juice to prevent them from browning while you make the stuffing. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, muffin crumbs, raisins, sage, garlic, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Spoon the stuffing into the cavities of the cored apples; stand them up, side by side, in a baking dish and sprinkle the tops with the reserved muffin crumbs. Pour the cider around the apples and bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 375 degrees F, until soft when pierced with a knife. Place the warm apples in the center of a round serving dish. Spoon the cider sauce around the apples and serve with the pork loin.

STUFFED CROWN ROAST OF PORK



Stuffed Crown Roast Of Pork image

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 crown pork roast (about 8 pounds)
1 pound ground pork
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup diced peeled apple
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Spiced crab apple, optional

Steps:

  • Tie roast and place on a rack in a large roasting pan. Cover the bone ends with foil. Insert meat thermometer. Roast at 350° for 2 hours. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the pork and sausage until browned drain and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender. Add apple and celery cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the cooked pork and sausage, crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and sage mix well. Remove roast from oven. Carefully press a double layer of foil down through open center of roast to form a base for stuffing. Spoon stuffing lightly into crown. Return to oven and bake for 1 hour more or until thermometer reads 160°. Transfer roast to serving platter. Garnish with spiced crab apples if desired. Cut between ribs to serve.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

PORK CROWN ROAST WITH APPLE-PECAN STUFFING



Pork Crown Roast with Apple-Pecan Stuffing image

Serve a show-stopper with this Pork Crown Roast with Apple-Pecan Stuffing. A pork crown roast is the perfect centerpiece for your potluck or dinner spread. Fortunately, this recipe is just as easy as it is gorgeous!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h55m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16-rib) pork crown roast (8 lb.)
3/4 tsp. black pepper, divided
1-1/2 cups water
3-1/2 cups apple juice, divided
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter
2 pkg. (6 oz. each) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Pork
2 Gala apples, chopped
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 Tbsp. flour
3 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Savory Honey Mustard
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Season meat with 1/2 tsp. pepper. Place on rack in shallow pan. Bake 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until 145ºF. Remove from oven. Cover with foil; let stand 10 min.
  • Meanwhile, bring water, 1-1/2 cups apple juice, raisins and butter to boil in large saucepan. Stir in stuffing mixes, apples and nuts; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork; spoon into center of meat. Spoon any remaining stuffing into serving bowl. Cover meat and remaining stuffing to keep warm until ready to serve.
  • Remove 2 Tbsp. pan drippings; place in medium saucepan. Whisk in flour and mustard; cook on medium heat 1 min., stirring constantly. Stir in remaining apple juice and pepper; cook and stir 3 min. or until mixture comes to boil and thickens. Stir in parsley.
  • Cut meat into 1-rib portions. Serve with stuffing and apple gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 1390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 43 g

CROWN PORK ROAST WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY STUFFING



Crown Pork Roast with Apple-Cranberry Stuffing image

For something different this holiday season, give your guests the royal treatment by serving this impressive pork roast. The fruity stuffing doubles as a side dish. -Donna Goutermont, Juneau, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h35m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1 pork crown roast (14 ribs and about 9 pounds)
STUFFING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 cups soft whole grain bread crumbs
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, pepper and sage. Place roast, rib ends up, in a large shallow roasting pan; sprinkle with salt mixture. Cover rib ends with foil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours., For stuffing, melt butter in a large skillet. Add onion and celery; saute until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the apples, cranberries, thyme, salt and pepper. Add bread crumbs and toss to coat. Stir in broth., Carefully spoon stuffing into the center of roast. Bake 45-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Transfer to a warm serving platter. Remove foil. Let roast stand for 15 minutes. Cut between ribs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 761mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

STUFFED CROWN ROAST OF PORK



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A savory sausage stuffing accompanies this royal crown roast of a pork. It's fit for a king!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
¾ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
½ cup peeled, cored and chopped tart apple
½ cup fresh bread crumbs
1 pound ground pork
½ pound ground seasoned pork sausage
½ cup chopped parsley
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
9 pounds crown pork roast

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Stuffing: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When foam subsides add onion and saute, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Stir in celery and apples; saute (without browning) about 5 minutes longer. Scrape skillet contents into a large mixing bowl. Add bread crumbs, ground pork, sausage meat, parsley, sage, salt and pepper. Mix together gently but thoroughly. (Note: Do not taste the uncooked stuffing, for it contains raw pork; instead, fry a small ball of the stuffing in the skillet, then taste and season with more salt and pepper as necessary).
  • Fill the center of the crown with the stuffing, mounding it slightly. Cover it with a round of aluminum foil and wrap the ends of the chop bones in strips of foil to prevent them from charring and snapping off.
  • Place the crown on a rack in a shallow roasting pan just large enough to hold it comfortably, and roast in the center of the oven, undisturbed, for about 3 hours or until internal temperature of meat is 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). (Note: 30 minutes before pork is done, remove the foil from the top of the stuffing to allow the top to brown.)
  • Carefully transfer the crown to a large, heated, circular platter, strip the foil from the ends of the chops and replace it with paper frills. Let the crown rest for about 10 minutes before carving and serving. To Carve Pork: Insert a large fork in the side of the crown to steady it and, with a large, sharp knife, cut down through each rib to detach the chops. Two chops per person is a customary portion accompanied by a generous serving of the stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 339 mg, Fat 59.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 95.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 819 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH APPLE RAISIN STUFFING



Crown Roast of Pork with Apple Raisin Stuffing image

Folks may be intimidated to prepare an elegant crown roast of pork, but it's actually an easy entree. Our four grown sons and their families expect this every Christmas. -Mary Ann Balam, Tujunga, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pork crown roast (16 ribs and about 10 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, slivered
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups apple juice or cider
APPLE RAISIN STUFFING:
1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup butter
5 cups soft bread crumbs
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Cut slits in the bottom of each rib; insert garlic slivers. Rub oil over entire roast; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Cover rib ends with foil. Pour apple juice into pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour, basting occasionally. , Meanwhile, for stuffing, place the raisins in a small bowl; pour boiling water over raisins. Let stand for 2 minutes; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Add the bread crumbs, apples, parsley, salt, paprika and raisins; mix well. , Carefully spoon stuffing into center of roast. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove foil and stuffing. Cut pork between the ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH APPLE, FIG AND CHERRY STUFFING



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This is all out Christmas Dinner. You'll get the ooo's and ahh's and who doesn't like pork and fruit combos? You might want to make extra stuffing to bake on the side if you have stuffing lovers at the table.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Pork

Time 2h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 -7 lbs center-cut pork loin (16 ribs)
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
2 granny smith apples
1 cup dried fig
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup muscat wine, divided
3 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 425°F.
  • Rub the roast all over with garlic, thyme, olive oil, generously salt and pepper to taste. Sauté the apples, figs, cherries and almonds in butter, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in applesauce, dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup wine and stuffing mix; spoon into center of roast.
  • Place rosemary sprigs on top of stuffing. Cover stuffing and exposed ends of ribs with aluminum foil.
  • Roast pork for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue roasting until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 150°F, approximately 2 hours.
  • Transfer the pork to a platter and let stand for 15 minutes.

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH SAVORY FRUIT STUFFING



Crown Roast of Pork with Savory Fruit Stuffing image

A crown roast makes an impressive dinner, especially for holidays. This is the recipe I've used for years, and is always a crowd pleaser. Sometimes I use an apple and sausage stuffing instead (see below).

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Pork

Time 3h55m

Yield 10-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 pork loin crown roast (about 8-9 pounds, 14 ribs)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
5 cups dry bread, cubes
4 medium apples, peeled cored and chopped
4 medium pears, peeled,cored and chopped
3/4 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb sweet Italian sausage link, casings removed
1/4 cup butter
5 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped celery
8 cups diced cored tart green apples
1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
5 1/2 cups herbed cubed seasoned stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Place pork roast in roasting pan, resting on bone tips (like a rack).
  • Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
  • Roast, uncovered, at 325°F for 1 1/2 hours.
  • In a medium skillet, heat vegetable oil.
  • Sauté onions and celery until onions are golden.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
  • Remove roast from oven; drain off excess fat.
  • Turn roast right side up (bones facing up), and replace in pan.
  • Fill cavity with stuffing.
  • Spoon the rest of the stuffing into a greased baking dish.
  • Bake stuffing uncovered with pork roast for another 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 160°F.
  • Let roast stand 15 minutes, prior to slicing.
  • Apple and Sausage Stuffing: Saute sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling sausage with back of spoon, about 10 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl.
  • Add butter, onions and celery to skillet; saute until onions are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add apples; saute until apples are tender but still hold shape, about 10 minutes.
  • Add sage, thyme and allspice; saute for another minute.
  • Add to sausage.
  • Stir in stuffing mix.
  • Season with salt and pepper, (stuffing can be made a day ahead; store in covered bowl, in refrigerator) Generously butter 15x10-inch glass baking dish.
  • Fill center of crown roast of pork with stuffing (following above directions).
  • Transfer remaining stuffing to prepared dish.
  • Cover with foil and bake until heated through, about 40 minutes.

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH APPLE AND PORK STUFFING AND CIDER GRAVY



Crown Roast of Pork with Apple and Pork Stuffing and Cider Gravy image

Categories     Fruit     Pork     Marinate     Roast     Christmas     Apple     Brandy     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

For pork
1 8-pound crown roast of pork (12 ribs)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried sage
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Apple and Pork Stuffing
1 1/2 cups canned beef broth
For gravy
1 cup apple cider
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons applejack brandy or brandy

Steps:

  • Make pork:
  • Position pork atop 9- to 10-inch-diameter tart pan bottom. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Brush pork with oil. Combine salt, sugar, thyme, sage and pepper in small bowl. Rub spice mixture over pork. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 450°F. Fill pork cavity with enough stuffing to mound in center. Cover tips of pork bones with foil. Roast pork 20 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325°F. Continue roasting until thermometer inserted into center of pork meat registers 150°F, about 1 hour 50 minutes. Remove foil from bones. Continue roasting until thermometer inserted into center of pork and stuffing registers 155°F, about 15 minutes longer. Carefully transfer roast atop tart pan bottom to platter.
  • Make gravy:
  • Add 1 cup broth to baking sheet and scrape up browned bits from bottom of baking sheet. Pour juices into 2-cup glass measuring cup; freeze 15 minutes. Spoon fat off top of pan juices. Transfer pan juices to medium saucepan. Add remaining 1/2 cup beef broth and apple cider. Bring to boil. Dissolve cornstarch into applejack in small bowl; whisk into broth mixture. Boil until gravy thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer gravy to sauceboat.
  • Carve roast between bones to separate chops. Serve with stuffing and gravy.

Tips:

  • Choose a pork loin roast that is at least 6 inches long and has a good amount of marbling.
  • To make the stuffing, use a combination of fresh apples, pork sausage, bread crumbs, and herbs.
  • When assembling the crown roast, make sure that the bones are evenly spaced and that the stuffing is packed tightly inside the roast.
  • Roast the crown roast in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • To make the cider gravy, use a combination of apple cider, chicken broth, and herbs.
  • Serve the crown roast with the cider gravy and your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes, green beans, and applesauce.

Conclusion:

Crown roast of pork is a stunning and delicious dish that is perfect for special occasions. With its beautiful presentation and mouthwatering flavor, this dish is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special meal to prepare, give crown roast of pork a try. You won't be disappointed.

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