CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH APPLE RAISIN STUFFING

Crown Roast of Pork with Apple Raisin Stuffing image

Folks may be intimidated to prepare an elegant crown roast of pork, but it's actually an easy entree. Our four grown sons and their families expect this every Christmas. -Mary Ann Balam, Tujunga, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 pork crown roast (16 ribs and about 10 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, slivered
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups apple juice or cider
APPLE RAISIN STUFFING:
1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup butter
5 cups soft bread crumbs
3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Cut slits in the bottom of each rib; insert garlic slivers. Rub oil over entire roast; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Cover rib ends with foil. Pour apple juice into pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour, basting occasionally. , Meanwhile, for stuffing, place the raisins in a small bowl; pour boiling water over raisins. Let stand for 2 minutes; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender. Add the bread crumbs, apples, parsley, salt, paprika and raisins; mix well. , Carefully spoon stuffing into center of roast. Bake 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove foil and stuffing. Cut pork between the ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 25g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.