Showing posts with label pork dinner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pork dinner. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Pretty in Pork

Costco has begun selling pretty little racks of pork, and my family is loving them. Last week, I roasted one according to Tyler Florence's recommendations, and it was delicious. This week, I freelanced a recipe with what was on hand. I chopped some rosemary and sage and made it into a loose paste with some olive oil. I massaged the herb/oil mixture all over the pork and seasoned it with salt and pepper. Then, I threw some sliced onions and garlic in a roasting pan and gently laid the pork on top of the sliced vegetables. Preheated the oven to 375 degrees and poured a generous glug of apple cider below the pork before throwing the whole mess into the heat. Roast for a hour and a half or so until the internal temperature of the roast is 150-155 degrees--this is key to getting a moist, flavorful roast. Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 15 minutes.

You can even make a quick gravy with the pan drippings and a little chicken stock and flour. Serve with mashed potatoes and braised cabbage and apples for a satisfying Sunday supper.