Special Occasion Stuffed Crown Pork Roast

This special occasion stuffed crown pork roast recipe is perfect for a festive dinner or holiday meal. The roast is expertly seasoned and stuffed with a flavorful mixture of herbs, spices, and ingredients. The result is a beautiful and impressive centerpiece that is sure to impress your guests. With a preparation time of approximately 30 minutes and cooking time of about 2 hours, this dish is worth the effort. Serve it with your favorite side dishes and enjoy a memorable meal with your loved ones.

Ingredients

• 1 crown pork roast (about 8-10 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped apple
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the pork roast by removing any excess fat and trimming the bones. Pat the roast dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried sage to create a spice rub.
4. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork roast, ensuring it is well coated.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped apple, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, melted butter, and chicken broth. This will be the stuffing for the roast.
6. Carefully stuff the pork roast with the breadcrumb mixture, filling the cavity as much as possible. Use kitchen twine to tie the roast together, securing the stuffing inside.
7. Place the stuffed crown pork roast on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. Brush the outside of the roast with olive oil.
8. Roast the pork in the preheated oven for approximately 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
9. Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
10. Slice the roast into individual portions, revealing the beautiful stuffing inside.
11. Serve the stuffed crown pork roast with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

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