A pork crown roast is usually prepared for special occasions. The crown refers to the shape of the roast after two racks of ribs, which are cut from the pork loin, are combined. The final product makes an impressive display on the dinner table. The crown roast is often stuffed with seasoned rice. The special techniques used to dress a crown pork roast might inspire a little fear, but with a few simple instructions, you can confidently dress a crown pork roast at home.
Step 1
Clean the meat from the top part of each rib bone by using a knife to scrape or remove it. This process is called "Frenching." Set the removed meat aside for use later if your recipe calls for it.
Step 2
Make a small slit in the meat between each bone. This makes it easier to form a circle with the two racks of ribs.
Step 3
Stand the racks of ribs up and place them together to form a circle with the ends overlapping. The meatiest side of the ribs should face inward and the ribs should face outward. The Frenched ends of the rib bones should be at the top of the circle
Step 4
Tie the two racks together with kitchen twine to hold the crown intact. Make sure the crown is tightly secured, especially if you intend to fill the center with stuffing.
Step 5
Place the crown roast in a roasting pan with the Frenched ends of the ribs at the top.
Step 6
Apply paper decorations to the rib tips after roast if done, if you prefer. The paper frills come in different colors and shapes.
Tips and Warnings
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and roast the pork uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes for each pound. If you stuffed your crown roast, transfer the stuffing to a platter or bowl and separate the ribs into single servings. If you prefer to transfer the crown roast with the stuffing intact to a serving platter, you might need help to hold the roast together. Place a spatula under the stuffing and lift the roast from the roasting pan. The appropriate final internal temperature, which you can take with an instant-read meat thermometer, is 145 degrees Fahrenheit for cooked pork. Remove the roast from the oven, cover the pan with a tent of aluminum foil and let the roast stand for 15 minutes (Ref 2).
Things You'll Need
- 2 racks pork ribs
- Seasoning
- Knife
- Kitchen twine
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