INDIAN-SPICED PORK ROAST WITH ROSEMARY AND ONIONS

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Indian-Spiced Pork Roast with Rosemary and Onions image

You may think that there's a lot of salt in this recipe, but the roast needs it. The spice mixture is acting as a dry brine, delivering seasoning to deep within the big cut of meat.

Provided by Meherwan Irani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Roast     Pork     Pork Rib     Rosemary     Onion     Cumin     Paprika     Christmas     Christmas Eve

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon paprika
3 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 1 tablespoon plus 2 1/4 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, plus more
2 (8-bone) racks of pork (about 4 pounds each), chine bone removed, fat trimmed 1/4-inch thick, rib bones frenched
1/2 cup coarsely chopped rosemary leaves
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds medium mixed red, white, and/or yellow onions, peeled, quartered through root end
4 bay leaves
Special Equipment
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Toast peppercorns, fennel seeds, and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle along with red pepper flakes and paprika. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in 3 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus 2 1/4 tsp. Morton kosher salt.
  • Place racks of pork on a rimmed baking sheet and pat dry. Tie racks with kitchen twine, spacing 1" apart (make sure to tie the meat snugly; you want it to be uniform in shape so that it will cook evenly). Rub all over with spice mixture and chill, uncovered, at least 6 hours or up to 12 hours (for the best flavor, longer is better).
  • Let pork sit out at room temperature about 2 hours before roasting.
  • Combine rosemary and 1/2 cup oil in a small bowl; let infuse while meat is coming to room temperature.
  • Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 500°F. Toss onions and bay leaves with remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in a large roasting pan (they should cover the bottom of the pan); season with salt. Rub pork all over with rosemary oil and place on top of onions. Roast until top of pork is golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F and continue roasting pork and onions until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of meat registers 135°F, 60-75 minutes. Transfer pork roasts to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let rest 20-30 minutes. Keep oven on.
  • Just before serving, give onions a toss and heat in oven just to warm through. Slice pork roasts between rib bones to make individual chops; arrange on a platter with onions.

Pruitt Lisa
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The leftovers from this dish are even better than the first time around. I made sandwiches with the pulled pork and they were delicious.


Joshua Dutse
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This was my first time making pork roast and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time.


Yusuf Matubbar
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Jason Steele
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The pork is so tender and flavorful.


Dorothy de Vera
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spices really make the dish.


Japan Keyz
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This is the best pork roast I've ever had. The meat is so tender and juicy, and the spices are amazing.


Bradyn Kinsinger
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I love the combination of spices in this dish. It's so unique and flavorful.


Phenomenal Enyi
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. The pork is so moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced.


cyrus eastman
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my guests.


VICTORIA AGHE
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are great for lunch the next day.


Julius Binoloc
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I'm not a fan of rosemary, but I still enjoyed this dish. The spices are well-balanced and the pork is very tender.


pania mcguire
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This dish is so flavorful and aromatic. I can't wait to make it again!


Waldas Kachhi
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork. This recipe is definitely going into my rotation.


Shakil akondo
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The leftovers from this dish are even better than the first time around. I made sandwiches with the pulled pork and they were delicious.


Deunesha Peterson
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I love how this dish can be made in a slow cooker. It's so easy to throw everything in and let it cook while I'm at work.


Kristy Woodward
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This was my first time making pork roast and it turned out amazing! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time.


Conner
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices really make the dish.


JSR Writes
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly.


Nirmala Nepali
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Ena Palmer
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This Indian-spiced pork roast was a hit with my family! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the spices gave it a wonderful depth of flavor.