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Classic Pork Crown Roast

Classic Pork Crown Roast

A beautifully seasoned pork crown roast glazed with cider and paired with apples and onions—perfect for holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • - Roasting pan with rack
  • - Spice grinder or mortar
  • - Skillet
  • - Meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the Roast
  • - 1 pork crown roast 16–18 ribs, 9–10 lbs, frenched & tied
  • - 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • - 1 tbsp juniper berries
  • - 1½ tsp allspice berries
  • - 1½ tsp black peppercorns
  • - 2 tsp kosher salt
  • - 3 dried bay leaves
  • #### For the Glaze & Garnish
  • - 1 cup apple cider
  • - 1 cup dry white wine
  • - 2 tbsp butter
  • - 2 apples sliced
  • - 1 red onion sliced
  • - 1 tbsp olive oil
  • - Salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Toast spices, grind with salt and bay leaves.
  • Rub onto pork roast and refrigerate overnight.
  • Let come to room temp. Preheat oven to 450ºF.
  • Roast 20 mins, reduce to 350ºF, cook 2–2½ hrs.
  • Reduce cider & wine by half for glaze.
  • Sauté apples and onions until golden.
  • Glaze roast and return to oven at 450ºF for 10 mins.
  • Rest for 30 mins. Serve with apple-onion mix.

Notes

- Ask butcher to prepare roast in crown shape
- Use thermometer for 145ºF doneness
- Can replace cider with wine or stock
- Rest before slicing for juicy results
Keyword Classic Pork Crown Roast