Roasted Rack of Pork
This suprisingly simple dish will steal the show at your next dinner party. Be sure to press the crumb mixture to an even thickness on the outside of the pork for an appealing appetizing presentation.
Serves: 8
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
Ingredients
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1 whole rack of Smithfield Pork Ribs (chine bone trimmed, about 7 or 8 ribs)
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Salt and coarsely ground black pepper to taste
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3/4 c. coarse-grained mustard
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1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
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1 T. dried thyme crumbled
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3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
Steps
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Season pork with salt and pepper as desired. Brush pork with 1/4 c. mustard. In medium bowl combine remaining mustard with remaining ingredients. Press crumb mixture evenly over top of pork. Arrange rack of pork (crumb side up) in roasting pan. Roast for 1 1/2 hours or until thermometer inserted into center of meaty part registers 160 degrees F. Remove pork from oven and let stand 10 minutes; temperature should rise to 160 degrees F. Carve pork cutting between ribs and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a casserole of multi-colored vegetables and sour cream potatoes.
Recipe and photo courtesy of the National Pork Board. For more information visit www.porkbeinspired.com
