CROWN ROAST WITH WILD RICE STUFFING

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My mom made this tender, juicy crown roast for Christmas once. It was an impressive and memorable change from traditional stuffing. -Christine Frazier, Auburndale, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 16 servings (12 cups stuffing).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pork crown roast (16 ribs and about 9 pounds)
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
STUFFING:
2 quarts water
2 cups uncooked wild rice
2 teaspoons salt, optional
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds seasoned bulk pork sausage
OPTIONAL GARNISH:
Fresh kale and pickled whole beets

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, thyme, fennel and pepper; sprinkle over roast. Place on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Cover rib ends with foil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with apple juice., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring water, rice and salt if desired to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. In same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Drain rice; add rice and sausage to mushroom mixture and stir until blended., Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove foil. Spoon stuffing into center of roast. Garnish platter with kale and beets if desired. To serve, carve between ribs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516 calories, Fat 27g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Isabella Knudsen
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The crown roast was a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was still delicious.


Mutaz Abotoq
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This crown roast recipe is a keeper! The meat is tender and juicy, and the stuffing is flavorful and moist.


Demon Girl
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The crown roast was a bit challenging to prepare, but it was well worth the effort. The end result was a stunning and delicious dish that wowed my guests.


Mulungi Melisha March
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I made this crown roast for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Anfal Shabbir
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This crown roast recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. The stuffing is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Alla Alla
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The crown roast was a bit dry, but the stuffing was flavorful.


Shamima Jannat
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I've made this crown roast recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is tender and juicy, and the stuffing is flavorful and moist.


Timothy Lopez
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The crown roast was a bit overcooked, but the stuffing was still delicious.


Niku Sefa
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This crown roast recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's a bit time-consuming to prepare, but the end result is worth it.


Shane Hirvi
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The crown roast was a bit challenging to carve, but it was worth the effort. The meat was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was delicious.


Umar Arit
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The crown roast was cooked perfectly, and the stuffing was flavorful. However, the presentation was a bit underwhelming.


Mbinzwa Nobahle
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The crown roast was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Mahram Khan
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I made this crown roast for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Yariel Lopez
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The crown roast was a showstopper! It was a bit time-consuming to prepare, but it was well worth it. The meat was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist.


Shoaib Munir
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This recipe is a keeper! The crown roast was perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Neha S
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The crown roast was a bit challenging to prepare, but it was well worth the effort. The end result was a stunning and delicious dish that wowed my guests.


Felix Kemboi
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I've made this crown roast recipe several times now, and it always turns out amazing. The meat is juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is the perfect combination of savory and sweet.


Rozlynn Seitz
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This crown roast recipe was a hit at our holiday dinner! The wild rice stuffing was flavorful and perfectly complemented the tender pork. The presentation was also impressive, and it made for a truly special occasion.