CRANBERRY-STUFFED CROWN ROAST OF PORK

Cranberry-Stuffed Crown Roast of Pork image

This is my favorite party roast - everyone just loves it! It makes such a statement when you place it on the table, and the flavor is incredible.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pork crown roast (12 ribs and 7 pounds)
STUFFING:
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
5 cups cubed day-old bread
1 cup chicken broth
2/3 cup cooked long grain rice
1/2 cup cooked wild rice
1/3 cup chopped fresh cranberries
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
CRANBERRY GRAVY:
1 cup hot water
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cranberry juice

Steps:

Combine sugar, thyme and pepper; rub over roast. Place on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Cover ends with foil. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. , In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and broth. Stir in the long grain rice, wild rice, cranberries, parsley, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, poultry seasoning, pepper and celery mixture. , Carefully spoon stuffing into center of roast. Bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove foil from ends; cover and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing., Pour pan drippings and loosened browned bits into a 2-cup measuring cup; skim fat. Add enough hot water to measure 1-1/4 cups. , In a small saucepan, combine the flour, brown sugar, marjoram, pepper and cranberry juice until blended. Gradually stir in drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove stuffing to a serving bowl and cut between ribs. Serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.