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A beautifully roasted pork loin with visible ribs, topped with a savory mushroom and herb mixture. Part of Ultimate Dinner Recipes Guide.

Crown Roast of Pork with Mushroom Dressing

A flavorful and impressive crown roast of pork served with a savory mushroom dressing, perfect for special occasions or a comforting family meal.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 404
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roast
  • 1 pork loin crown roast 10 to 12 ribs, about 6 to 8 pounds
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
For the Mushroom Dressing
  • 1/4 cup butter cubed
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 3 cups day-old bread cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup apricot preserves
  • 1 cup whole fresh cranberries optional

Equipment

  • Roasting pan
  • Foil
  • Skillet
  • Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the crown roast, rib ends up, in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle the roast with seasoned salt. Cover the rib ends with foil.
  2. Bake the roast uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  3. While the roast is baking, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and celery, and sauté until tender. Stir in the bread cubes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spoon the mushroom dressing around the roast in the pan. Brush the sides of the roast with apricot preserves.
  5. Continue baking until a thermometer inserted into the meat between the ribs reads 145°F (63°C). This will take about 45 to 60 minutes. Remove the foil from the rib ends during the last part of baking if desired.
  6. Remove the roast from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  7. If using cranberries, thread them onto a 20-inch string or thread. Transfer the roast to a serving platter. Loop the cranberry string in and out of the rib ends for decoration. Slice between the ribs to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 314mgSugar: 7g

Notes

This recipe is a centerpiece for any holiday table. The apricot preserves add a subtle sweetness that complements the savory pork and dressing.

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