This is the quintessential recipe for how to make perfect oven roasted rack of pork. With juicy tender slices of herb crusted pork over roasted veggies it’s a timeless holiday feast or perfect Sunday Supper. Pair with crisp green beans and mashed potatoes.
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This really is the perfect Oven-Roasted Rack of Pork! It’s easy to make, has a rich herb crust, a perfect medium center, and is roasted with carrots, turnips, parsnips, and onions for a simple side dish!
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 rack of pork 10-12 ribs, Frenched. I used Kurobuto, but any rack of pork works for this recipe.
For the Roasted Veggies
- ▢ 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- ▢ 2 teas coarse salt divided
- ▢ 2 carrots
- ▢ 3 turnips
- ▢ 2 parsnips
- ▢ 2 onions
For the Herb Crust
- ▢ 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- ▢ 1 tbsp mayo
- ▢ 5 cloves of garlic minced
- ▢ 2 sprigs fresh rosemary chopped
- ▢ 2 sprigs fresh thyme chopped
Instructions
Make the Rub & Prep the Pork
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Whisk the dijon and mayo in a small bowl together. Add the minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt.
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Rub the rack of pork with the dijon mixture and let rest in the fridge for 6 hours. Bring to room temp on the counter for 30 minutes before cooking.
Prep the Veggies
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When ready to cook, Preheat oven to 425
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Melt 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave; Set aside.
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Roughly chop the carrots, turnips, parsnips, and onion and toss in a large bowl with 2 tbsp of the melted butter. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Sear the Meat
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Heat a heavy roasting pan over medium heat. Add the remaining butter and swirl to coat pan.
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Sear the pork, fat side down, until golden 3 to 5 minutes.
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Using tongs, hold the rack up and sear the sides as best you can. Remove the roasting pan from heat and set the pork aside.
Roast the Rack of Pork
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Add the veggies to the pan and nestle the pork on top.
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Roast the pork in the oven at 425 for 1 to 1 -2 hours until the internal temp reaches 145.
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Remove from the oven and cover with foil.
Rest
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Let rest for 20 minutes.
Serve
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Slice carefully between the bones and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1828IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
