From today's free South Beach Daily Dish email:
Crown Roast of Pork
The star of any Christmas dinner is, arguably, a mouthwatering main course. Turkey and ham are common, but this pork crown roast from The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook will make a stunning centerpiece at your upcoming Christmas dinner.
Makes 16 to 20 chops
Description
This regal dish is easy to make. Ask the butcher to trim the fat, french the bones to expose the tips, and tie the rack into a crown.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (6- to 7-pound) crown roast of pork, fat trimmed and bones frenched
4 celery stalks, cut into 1 1/2–inch pieces
2 medium onions, quartered
2 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2–inch pieces
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup red wine
Instructions
1. Whisk together 2 teaspoons of the oil, garlic, sage, oregano, pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Rub pork all over with garlic mixture. Cover pork with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2. Position rack in lower third of oven and heat oven to 425°F.
3. Toss celery, onions, and carrots with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a roasting pan; set pork on top. Wrap bone tips with foil to prevent burning.
4. Roast pork for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and continue roasting, turning pan halfway through, until thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a few of the chops reads between 155° and 160°F, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. Remove roast from oven and remove foil from bone tips. Carefully transfer roast to a platter, loosely cover with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes.
6. While roast is resting, remove vegetables from pan and discard. Place roasting pan over low heat and add water and wine. Bring to a simmer and, using a wooden spoon, scrape browned bits of pork from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until you have a flavorful juice, 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Carve roast into thick chops and serve with pan juices.
Nutritional Information:
170 calories
9 g total fat (2.5 g sat)
0 g carbohydrate
19 g protein
0 g fiber
75 mg sodium
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