Rack of pork is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're looking for a simple roasted rack of pork, a flavorful grilled rack of pork, or a succulent braised rack of pork, there's a recipe out there to suit your taste. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to cooking rack of pork, ensuring that you end up with a perfectly cooked, juicy, and tender dish.
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OVEN ROASTED RACK OF PORK - RESTAURANT STYLE
This pork roast is so easy to make it almost cooks itself. But you can take all the credit when your guests start to moan after tasting this deliciously seasoned Rack of Pork!
Provided by Chef Dennis Littley
Categories Entree
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- preheat oven to 450 degrees
- In a roasting pan add your rough cut vegetables and garlic
- rinse the rack of pork well and pat dry
- place rack fat side up, on top of cut veggies
- apply a liberal amount of mustard (or olive oil) rubbing it into the top of the roast
- sprinkle entire rack with sea salt, pepper, garlic, and onion or just use my personal favorite Montreal Steak Seasoning instead of the other seasonings.**Add one cup of water to the bottom of the pan before roasting.
- place pan in preheated 450 degrees F oven for 15 minutes.
- after 15 minutes reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and continue to roast for 1½ - 2 hours or until internal temperature has reached 160 degrees for well done or 145 degrees for medium.
- Remove the Rack from the oven placing on a cutting board and allow to rest for 10- 20 minutes before slicing the meat. This will allow all the juices to remain in the rack, rather than have them run all over the plate, making the meat dry.
- While the rack is resting, place 2 cups of water in the roasting pan and place on the stovetop on medium heat (or back in the oven) and with a spoon loosen all the baked-in meat scraps from the pan, making your pan gravy.
- Strain out all of the vegetable pieces and any residue
- Cut the rack along the bones, making even portions of the pork, serve with your pan gravy and your favorite sides!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 120 g, Calories 395 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 1103 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g
ROAST RACK OF PORK
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat oven to 350 F. Pat rack of pork dry with paper towels. Season all sides thoroughly with salt and pepper. Rub with minced garlic and oil.
- Place rack in a shallow baking pan fat side up. Roast 18 minutes per pound or to an internal temperature of 145 F. You want the meat to still be pink.
- Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes, loosely covered, before slicing between the ribs.
- Serve with pan drippings and roasted or mashed potatoes and a green vegetable.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1222 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 282 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 77 g, SaturatedFat 38 g, Sodium 248 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 99 g, ServingSize 1 rib roast (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CIDER-GLAZED RACK OF PORK
Satisfy porky cravings with this tender, cider-glazed roast from chef Andrew Carmellini. Also try:Oven-Roasted Vegetables with Apples, Dried Cranberries, and Pumpkin Seeds
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with 2 quarts water; add 1 1/2 cups salt and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat and let brine cool completely.
- Place pork in a large container and cover with brine. Transfer to refrigerator and let marinate for 45 minutes. Remove pork from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees with rack in the center. Fit a roasting pan with a rack and set aside.
- Season pork with remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Place pork on rack and transfer to oven; cook until an instant-read thermometer reaches 130 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the pork, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place cider in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced and turns into a dark golden-brown loose syrup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar; stir to combine. Pour glaze into a small bowl and transfer to refrigerator; let cool.
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, cumin, remaining 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and chile powder; set spice mixture aside.
- Brush half of the glaze over pork and return to oven for 2 minutes more. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes; brush with remaining glaze and sprinkle with spice mixture.
- Cut the pork rack into chops by cutting between each set of bones; transfer chops to a large platter. If any glaze remains, add juices from pork to glaze and stir to combine; pour over chops and serve immediately.
ROASTED DOUBLE RACK OF PORK WITH MOREL MUSHROOM PAN SAUCE
Steps:
- Chop garlic and quartered shallots in mini processor. Scrape down bowl. Add next 5 ingredients; blend until paste forms.
- Arrange roasts, bone side down, on work surface. Make 6 to 8 shallow slits in fat on each. Rub some of herb paste into slits. Rub remaining herb paste all over roasts. Stand roasts in large roasting pan, bone sides facing each other and rib bones pointing upward. Interlock ends of rib bones, pushing roasts together. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Uncover; let stand 2 hours at room temperature before continuing.)
- Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350°F. Roast until thermometer inserted into pork from center of top registers 140°F, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove pan from oven; let pork rest 20 to 30 minutes (internal temperature will rise 5 to 10 degrees; meat will be faintly pink).
- Transfer roasts, still interlocked, to platter; reserve roasting pan with juices for sauce. Cut between ribs into chops. Serve with mushroom pan sauce.
ROAST RACK OF PORK WITH WILD GARLIC STUFFING
A showstopping pork dish that's a great Sunday lunch for a crowd, the trim from the rack makes a flavourful stuffing, infused wtih wild garlic or use a combination of spinach and garlic
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In the morning before you cook the pork, use a very sharp knife (or ask the butcher) to cut a deep flap under the skin and fat of the meat, all the way along the rack - be sure to leave at least 5cm connected. Rub the powdered sea salt all over the flesh (not the skin), then leave uncovered in the fridge for at least 2 hrs. Take out of the fridge 30 mins before you want to cook it, to come to room temperature. Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9.
- Meanwhile, make the stuffing. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the onion, a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, and the thyme leaves. Cook over a low heat, stirring, until the onion has softened, about 10 mins. Add the sourdough 2 mins before the end. Remove from the heat and transfer the mix to a bowl.
- In a dry frying pan, toast the fennel and coriander seeds and chilli flakes over a high heat for 1-2 mins. Allow to cool, then use a pestle and mortar to grind with a pinch of sea salt.
- Add the ground spices to the onion mixture and mix with the pork trim. Season again, grate in some nutmeg to taste, and add the lemon zest, parsley and wild garlic. Mix everything together with your hands to thoroughly combine, then add the egg and mix again.
- Press the stuffing into the flap in the pork and tie up with string all the way along to hold the stuffing in. Use foil to cover any exposed stuffing, as it will burn in the hot oven. Place the joint on a baking tray.
- Cook the pork for 20 mins per 450g - so 2 hrs 20 mins for a joint this size. Start it off on 240C/220C fan/gas 9 for 20 mins, then reduce the heat to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and cook for 2 hrs. Turn it halfway through to ensure it's cooking evenly and test it 10 mins before the end with a temperature probe. When the core reads 70C, it's cooked. Wrap the pork in foil and leave to rest while you prepare your side dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 63 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium
RACK OF PORK
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425F Brush roast with mustard, sprinkle with the 2 tbsp chopped sage, salt & pepper. Place prk in roasting pan. Roast 20 min.. then reduce to 375F and roast 70 - 80 min., until thermometer registers 160F. Heat olive oil in large skillet set over med. to med-high heat. Add onions, mushrooms, garlic and 1 tbsp sage for about 5 min. Mix in flour and cook 2 to 3 min. Slowly mix in stock. Bring to simmer until lightly thickens, then remove from heat. When pork is cooked, transfer to plate, tent w/foil and rest 10 min. Drain excess fat from roasting pan and set on stovetop. Add wine, simmer until reduced by half, then add mushroom sauce and simmer. Stir in whipping cream and season with salt and pepper. Slice roast between each rib bone into 6 chops. Serve with sauce. Makes 6 servings.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork: A rack of pork is a great choice for roasting because it has a good amount of fat that will keep the meat moist and flavorful. Look for a rack of pork that is about 2 inches thick and has a nice layer of fat on top.
- Season the pork well: Before roasting, season the pork with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular choices include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. You can also add a rub or marinade to the pork for extra flavor.
- Roast the pork at a high temperature: Pork should be roasted at a high temperature (400 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) for a short period of time. This will help to create a crispy crust on the outside of the pork while keeping the inside moist and juicy.
- Let the pork rest before carving: After roasting, let the pork rest for about 10 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Pork dishes are often incredibly versatile with a diverse variety of flavor profiles. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy dish or a savory and smoky dish, pork can be cooked to accommodate many tastes. By following the tips and experimenting with different recipes, you can create a delicious and satisfying pork dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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