Crown Roast of Pork

1. 1

   Combine thyme, sage, garlic, salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle or a food processor, and pound or pulse to combine.

2. 2

   Stream in olive oil and pound or pulse to make a paste.

3. 3

   Rinse the pork, and dry it very well with paper towels.

4. 4

   Massage the herb paste all over the meat, making sure to coat both the middle and the crevices between the ribs.

5. 5

   Place the roast in a large roasting pan, and allow to marinate and come to room temperature, approximately an hour.

6. 6

   Heat oven to 450.

7. 7

   Roast the pork for 20 minutes, then turn the heat down to 350 and roast approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours longer, or until the meat, measured between the bones, registers 145 on an instant-read thermometer.

8. 8

   Let rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.