Best 14 Pork Crown Roast With Apricot Apple Stuffing Recipes

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Pork crown roast with apricot apple stuffing is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion dinner. The pork is roasted until tender and juicy, and the stuffing is a sweet and savory combination of apricots, apples, and spices. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

PORK RIB ROAST WITH CRANBERRY-APRICOT STUFFING



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The WOW factor comes built into this glorious roast. The fall flavors are fabulous and so are the Frenched ribs. It's an elegant adventure in home cooking that invites everyone to just dig in.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons cognac or other brandy
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup whole almonds, toasted and chopped
1 medium shallot, minced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, toasted and crushed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (6-rib) center-cut pork roast, backbone removed and ribs Frenched, about 4 pounds after trimming)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/2 cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Warm the cognac and water in a small saucepan, add the cranberries and apricots, and set aside until plump, about 10 minutes. In a small food processor, pulse the fruit and any unabsorbed liquid with the almonds, shallot, butter, fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper, to taste, until the fruit and nuts are coarsely chopped.
  • With a boning knife or other long, thin knife, make a cut 3 inches across in the center of one end of the roast. Gently push and work the blade in and straight through the roast to the other end. (If your knife isn¿t long enough, make a cut at either end and work your way to the center, making sure that the cuts meet.) Insert the narrow end of a wooden spoon into the opening to widen it a bit all the way through. Push the stuffing into the loin, working first from 1 end and then the other, filling to the center.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pat the loin dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the roast, holding the bones up so that the bottom gets well browned, then turn the roast to brown the meaty side, about 6 minutes total. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the pork meat side down for 30 minutes. Turn the roast over so it sits on the bones and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 155 degrees F, about 1 hour more. Transfer the roast to a carving board, tent loosely with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  • Whisk the creme fraiche or sour cream with the mustard in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slice roast between the bones to make individual chops, arrange them on a platter, and serve, passing the mustard sauce.
  • Know-How: Roasting meat on the bone keeps meat moist and improves its flavor. Pan-searing before roasting is the way to get a great burnished crust on lean meats that would otherwise dry out if left to brown solely in the oven.

STUFFED CROWN ROAST OF PORK



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh rosemary, plus whole sprigs, for roasting the pork
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
One 12-bone pork rack, chine bone removed
Fresh sage sprigs, for roasting the pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup ground sweet Italian sausage
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 cups diced cornbread (1/2-inch pieces)
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 cup finely chopped apples
1/2 cup currants
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh sage
2 cups chicken stock (less or more depending on your preference), hot
6 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup finely minced apples
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 sprig fresh sage, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the crown roast: Mix the garlic and rosemary with the mustard and olive oil in a small bowl. Rub the pork with the mixture and marinate overnight.
  • The next day, rub the excess marinade off the pork. Tie both ends of the rack together by the bones to create a circle or "crown." Put the rosemary and sage sprigs on a sheet tray, and place the pork crown on top of the herbs.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • For the Italian sausage and cornbread stuffing: Heat the olive oil over a medium-high flame in a large Dutch oven until hot. Brown the sausage, then add the carrots, celery and onions. Cook over a medium flame, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. When the vegetables are lightly browned, add the nutmeg and allspice and cook for 1 more minute. Add the cornbread and scallions, followed by the apples, currants and sage. Moisten the stuffing with the chicken stock as needed, just until it is moist but not mushy or falling apart. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Season the rack with salt and pepper. Stuff the stuffing into the center until the filling comes to the point of the meat meeting the bone. Roast until caramelized, 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and cook until the center of the pork registers 155 degrees F, another 2 hours.
  • For the dijonnaise: Meanwhile, heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half. Whisk in the apples, mustard and sage. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set the meat aside to rest for at least 10 minutes, and spoon the stuffing into a bowl. Slice the meat and serve with the dijonnaise.

CROWN ROAST WITH APRICOT DRESSING



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I have been making crown roasts for many years but was only satisfied with the results when I combined a few recipes to come up with this guest-pleasing version. It's beautifully roasted with an apricot glaze and a nicely browned stuffing. -Isabell Cooper, Cambridge, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pork crown roast (12 ribs and about 8 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/3 cup apricot preserves
APRICOT DRESSING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour., Brush sides of roast with preserves. Bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer. Transfer roast to a serving platter. Let stand 20 minutes before carving., For dressing, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and celery; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in apricots and seasonings. Add bread crumbs; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Carve roast between ribs; serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g 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

PORK CROWN ROAST WITH APRICOT APPLE STUFFING



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Your guests will be so surprised when you set this meal on the table! It is a gorgeous presentation and tastes even better.-Mary Ann Taylor, Rockwell, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Pork rib crown roast (5-1/2 to 6 pounds, 12-16 ribs)
Salt and pepper to taste
STUFFING:
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
4 cups cubed day-old whole wheat bread (about 6 slices)
1 large apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
GLAZE:
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
Apricot halves, fresh sage for garnish

Steps:

  • Place roast, bone tips up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper. make a ball of aluminum foil and press into cavity to maintain shape. Wrap bone tips with foil. Insert thermometer, make sure the tip does not touch bone. Roast at 325° until thermometer reaches 150°. , To prepare stuffing, dissolve sugar and bouillon in 3/4 cup of hot water; pour over apricots. Let stand 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine bread, apple, orange zest, salt, sage, cinnamon and pepper. Add softened apricots. Cook celery and onion in butter until tender; add to bread mix. Remove foil from roast center; pack stuffing lightly into roast. , Combine the glaze ingredients; spoon over meat. Return roast to oven until thermometer registers 160° (total cooking time for roast will be about 2-1/2 to 3 hours). Transfer to warm platter; garnish with apricot halves and fresh sage. Slice between the ribs to serve.

Nutrition Facts :

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH APPLE, FIG AND CHERRY STUFFING



Crown Roast of Pork With Apple, Fig and Cherry Stuffing image

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 WITH PLUM-APPLE STUFFING



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All eyes with be on this impressive roast when you place it on your holiday table. The fruit combination of golden raisin, dried plums and apples nicely complement the pork.-Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pork crown roast (14 ribs and about 9 pounds)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)
1 cup boiling water
2-1/2 cups cubed whole wheat bread, toasted
1 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Place roast, rib ends up, in a large shallow roasting pan. Combine the flour, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Cover rib ends with foil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour., Meanwhile, place plums in a large bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain. Stir in the bread cubes, apple, raisins, apple juice, butter, brown sugar, lemon zest, paprika and cinnamon., Carefully spoon stuffing into center of roast. Bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 45 to 70 minutes longer. Transfer to a warm serving platter. Remove foil. Let roast stand for 10-15 minutes. Cut between ribs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

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

ROAST PORK WITH APRICOT AND SHALLOT STUFFING



Roast Pork with Apricot and Shallot Stuffing image

Categories     Fruit     Pork     Roast     Apricot     Pork Tenderloin     Summer     Shallot     Parsley     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices firm white sandwich bread
1/2 cup chopped shallots (3 large)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb firm-ripe apricots (3 large), cut into 1/3-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb) center-cut boneless pork loin roast (3 1/2 inches in diameter), not tied
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Make stuffing:
  • Cut just enough bread into 1/3-inch pieces to measure 1 cup and spread evenly in a shallow baking pan. Toast bread in middle of oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Leave oven on (for pork).
  • Cook shallots in butter in a large nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add apricots and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bread, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Stuff and roast pork:
  • Make a hole for stuffing that runs lengthwise through pork loin: Beginning in middle of 1 end of roast, insert a sharp long thin knife lengthwise toward center of loin, then repeat at opposite end of loin to complete incision running through middle.
  • Open up incision with your fingers, working from both ends, to create a 1 1/2-inch-wide opening, then pack with all of stuffing, pushing from both ends toward center.
  • Pat pork dry and and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until very hot and just smoking, then brown pork on all sides, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a roasting pan and roast in middle of oven until a meat thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into meat (avoid stuffing) registers 160°F, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand 20 minutes.
  • While loin is standing, straddle roasting pan across 2 burners. Add 1/2 cup water and deglaze pan by boiling over moderate heat, scraping up brown bits.
  • Slice meat and serve with sauce.

CROWN PORK ROAST WITH APPLE-CRANBERRY STUFFING



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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.

ROLLED PORK ROAST WITH PRUNE & APRICOT STUFFING



Rolled Pork Roast With Prune & Apricot Stuffing image

A rolled pork roast with apricot and prune stuffing. Cooks beautifully. We cooked this recipe for our Christmas dinner. So easy and simple- we had the butcher stuff and re-roll the roast for us!

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 kg boneless pork loin roast (4.5 pounds)
3/4 cup chopped pitted prune
3/4 cup chopped dried apricot
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 220°C (430F.).
  • Remove the string from the pork roasting piece and lay rind side down on your chopping board. Place the chopped fruits in the centre of the pork and then re-roll and tie tightly with string. Tie at 2cm (1 inch) intervals. We took the chopped fruits to the butcher and had them do this for us.
  • Dry the rind with some paper towel. Rub the rind with the oil and then sprinkle over the salt.
  • Roast for 30 mins and then reduce the oven to 200C (390F). Bake for a further 1 hour 10 minutes. Test the pork is cooked with a skewer.
  • Cover with foil and stand for 20 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve with baked or steamed vegetables and apple sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.4, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 160, Sodium 991.1, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 12.7, Protein 54.1

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.

CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH SAVORY FRUIT STUFFING



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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 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.

Tips:

  • Prepare the pork crown roast in advance: To save time on the day of your event, you can prepare the roast up to 24 hours in advance. Simply stuff the roast, cover it tightly, and refrigerate it until you're ready to cook it.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork is cooked to perfection: The USDA recommends cooking pork to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the roast to get an accurate reading.
  • Let the roast rest before carving: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.
  • Serve the pork crown roast with your favorite sides: Some popular options include roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce.

Conclusion:

Pork crown roast with apricot-apple stuffing is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its tender meat, flavorful stuffing, and beautiful presentation, this roast is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a showstopping dish to serve, give this recipe a try.

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