Pork crown roast recipe with apple and Italian sausage stuffing for company or special occasions!
Crown roasts to me have always seemed rather intimidating.
Here’s the deal.
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What Is a Pork Crown Roast?
The butcher does most of the hard work (which is why this roast must be specially ordered.)
You need a minimum of 13 ribs to tie up, and that makes for a rather compacted roast.
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A better size is 18 to 20 ribs.
Youmustuse a meat thermometer.
Cooking the stuffing separately however will allow you to have more evenly roasted meat.
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Place it on a large, sturdy cutting board.
For a roast like this, it’s impressive to cut it at the table in front of guests.
What to Serve With Crown Pork Roast
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Do not rely on cooking time to know when the roast is done.
Cooking times vary depending on the size of the roast, how many ribs, your particular oven.
Invest in a meat thermometer before attempting a roast like this.
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Rub all over the pork roast.
Let roast sit (wrapped) at room temperature for an hour before roasting.
Heat a large saute pan on medium heat.
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Let bread cubes toast; only turn them when they have become a little browned on a side.
Heat a large (4- to 6-quart) pan on medium heat.
When lightly browned, use a slotted spoon to remove, set aside.
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You should have at least a tablespoon of fat in the pan, if not, add some butter.
Heat the pan to medium high.
Add the onions and celery and cook until onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
Add the chopped apples and cook for a few minutes more.
Add back in the browned sausage, the butter-toasted bread cubes, parsley, thyme, and sage.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place the crown roast in a shallow roasting pan.
Fill the center of the crown loosely with stuffing (do not pack in the stuffing).
Whatever extra stuffing you have, place in a separate, buttered, oven proof pan.
Cover the tips of the ribs with aluminum foil to prevent scorching of the bones.
Add one cup water to the pan.
Roast the pork at 350F on middle rack of oven.
Cover the stuffing with foil after about 30 minutes.
Transfer pork to a platter and let stand 20 minutes.
