CROWN ROAST OF PORK WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING AND ORANGE GLAZE

Crown Roast of Pork with Cranberry Stuffing and Orange Glaze image

Tart cranberries and a sweet orange glaze blend beautifully in this timeless recipe. This elegant yet easy roast has made many appearances at special dinners in our home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 pork crown rib roast (about 7 pounds)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
6 tablespoons butter
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, undiluted, divided
4 cups soft bread cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

Place the roast with rib ends up in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until thermometer inserted into meat between ribs reads 150°. , Meanwhile, saute onion and celery in butter in a skillet until tender. Stir in 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add bread cubes, salt, fennel and pepper; toss lightly. Stir in cranberries; spoon into the center of roast. Bake 30 minutes longer. , Meanwhile, combine honey and remaining orange juice concentrate in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Brush over roast and dressing; bake 30 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 160°-170°. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.