Elegant Crown Roast of Pork with Savory Fruit and Sausage Stuffing
Impress your guests with this stunning crown roast of pork, perfect for festive celebrations or special gatherings. This beautifully presented dish features a tender and juicy pork loin surrounded by a delectable stuffing made from fresh fruit and savory sausage. The combination of sweet apples and pears, aromatic herbs, and crunchy pecans creates a delightful contrast that elevates this roast to an extraordinary level. Serve alongside your favorite sides for a memorable meal that will leave everyone raving about your culinary skills.
10
Servings
200
Calories
25
Ingredients
Ingredients
Pork Loin Crown Roast
8-9 pounds (14 ribs) (whole)
Vegetable Oil
2 tablespoons (for sautéing)
Onion
1 cup, diced (diced)
Celery
1 cup, diced (diced)
Dry Bread
5 cups, cubed (cubed)
Apples
4 medium (peeled, cored, and chopped)
Pears
4 medium (peeled, cored, and chopped)
Golden Raisins
3/4 cup (whole)
Pecans
1/2 cup, chopped (chopped)
Prepared Horseradish
1/4 cup (to taste)
Chicken Stock
1/2 cup (liquid)
Butter or Margarine
1/4 cup, melted (melted)
Ground Sage
1 teaspoon (seasoning)
Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon (seasoning)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (to taste)
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon (to taste)
Sweet Italian Sausage
1 pound (casings removed)
Butter
1/4 cup (for sautéing)
Onion
5 cups, chopped (chopped)
Celery
2 cups, chopped (chopped)
Tart Green Apples
8 cups, diced (cored and diced)
Dried Rubbed Sage
1 tablespoon (seasoning)
Dried Thyme
2 teaspoons (seasoning)
Ground Allspice
1/2 teaspoon (seasoning)
Herbed Cubed Seasoned Stuffing Mix
5 1/2 cups (dried mix)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2
Place the pork roast in a roasting pan, resting on the bone tips like a natural rack. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
3
Roast the pork, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
4
While the pork roasts, heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and celery and sauté until the onions are golden brown.
5
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to a large mixing bowl. Add the dry bread cubes, chopped apples, chopped pears, golden raisins, chopped pecans, horseradish, chicken stock, melted butter, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly.
6
Once the pork roast has cooked for 1 1/2 hours, carefully remove it from the oven and drain off any excess fat. Turn the roast right side up, with the bones facing upward, and return it to the pan.
7
Fill the cavity of the crown roast with the prepared stuffing. Spoon any remaining stuffing into a greased baking dish.
8
Continue roasting the pork for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the meat thermometer registers 160°F (71°C).
9
When done, remove the roast from the oven and let it stand for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
10
For the alternative apple and sausage stuffing, start by sautéing the sausage in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Break the sausage apart with a spoon as it cooks.
11
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked sausage to a separate bowl. In the same skillet, add butter, onions, and celery. Sauté these until tender, approximately 15 minutes.
12
Then add the diced tart green apples, and continue to sauté until they are just tender, around 10 minutes more. Stir in the sage, thyme, and allspice, cooking for an additional minute.
13
Combine this mixture with the prepared sausage and mix in the herbed cubed seasoned stuffing. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
14
Generously butter a 15x10-inch glass baking dish, then fill the center of the crown roast with the sausage stuffing. Place any remaining stuffing in the prepared baking dish, covering with foil.
15
Bake the additional stuffing until heated through, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
15g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Elegant Crown Roast of Pork?
It is a visually stunning festive dish featuring a tender pork loin roast shaped into a crown, filled with a savory fruit or sausage stuffing.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed to serve 10 people.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The pork should be roasted in a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
What size pork roast is required?
You will need an 8 to 9 pound pork loin crown roast with approximately 14 ribs.
How long is the initial roasting period?
The pork is first roasted uncovered for 1.5 hours resting on the bone tips.
What is the final internal temperature target for the pork?
The roast should be cooked until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71 degrees Celsius).
How long should the roast rest after cooking?
The roast should stand for 15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
What fruits are included in the primary stuffing?
The fruit stuffing features chopped apples, chopped pears, and golden raisins.
Are there nuts in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped pecans in the stuffing.
What seasoning provides a unique kick to the stuffing?
1/4 cup of prepared horseradish is added to the stuffing for extra flavor.
How do you prepare the onions and celery for the stuffing?
Diced onions and celery are sautéed in vegetable oil until the onions are golden brown.
What liquid is used to moisten the bread cubes?
A combination of chicken stock and melted butter is used to moisten the dry bread cubes.
When do you fill the crown with stuffing?
After the first 1.5 hours of roasting, the roast is turned right side up and the cavity is filled with stuffing.
How long is the second stage of roasting?
Once stuffed, the roast continues to cook for an additional 1.5 to 2 hours.
What kind of sausage is used in the alternative stuffing?
One pound of sweet Italian sausage with casings removed is used for the alternative stuffing.
How long should the sausage be sautéed?
The sausage should be sautéed in a heavy skillet for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
What type of apples are recommended for the sausage stuffing?
Tart green apples are recommended for the sausage-based stuffing variation.
What spices are used in the sausage stuffing?
The sausage stuffing is seasoned with dried rubbed sage, dried thyme, and ground allspice.
How do you handle extra stuffing that doesn't fit in the roast?
Extra stuffing should be placed in a greased baking dish and baked until heated through.
How long does extra stuffing take to bake separately?
The extra stuffing in the side dish takes approximately 40 minutes to bake.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 200 calories.
How much fat is in one serving?
There are 10 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
A serving contains 15 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving provides 12 grams of protein.
Should the roast be covered with foil during the initial bake?
No, the instructions specify to roast the pork uncovered.
What should you do with excess fat in the roasting pan?
After the first roasting stage, you should carefully drain off any excess fat before turning the roast over.
What kind of bread is best for the fruit stuffing?
The recipe calls for 5 cups of dry bread cubes.
Can I use margarine for this recipe?
Yes, you can use either butter or margarine for the fruit stuffing mixture.
How many cups of apples are needed for the sausage stuffing?
The alternative sausage stuffing requires 8 cups of diced tart green apples.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The recipe is tagged with crown roast, pork, holiday dinner, stuffing, and fruit.