How to Make Crown Roast of Pork with Ginger Pomegranate Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to special occasions, a show-stopping centerpiece dish is a must. The Crown Roast of Pork with Ginger Pomegranate Glaze is a stunning and elegant option that will impress your guests and satisfy their taste buds. This recipe elevates the classic roast pork to a whole new level, thanks to the savory-sweet glaze and the impressive presentation of the crown roast.

The star of this dish is, of course, the crown roast of pork. This cut of meat is made by trimming the excess f...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6 pound) 12-rib crown roast of pork
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • ½ cup pomegranate juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger root
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 (12-rib) crown roast of pork

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the roast in a roasting pan; season with salt and pepper. Place roast in preheated oven.
  • In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, ginger, lime juice, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer, stir in marmalade, and remove from heat. Set this glaze aside.
  • When the roast has been cooking for 1 hour and 20 minutes, brush roast with approximately 1/3 of the glaze. Roast 10 minutes more, brush with 1/3 more of the glaze. Roast 10 minutes more, brush with remaining glaze. Continue roasting until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from oven, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    503 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 609mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 543mg