Pork Crown Roast with Royal Glaze and Gravy

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   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

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   Sprinkle the grill seasoning over the roast, making sure it is thoroughly seasoned.

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   Place the crown roast into a roasting pan, bone ends up.

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   Roast, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes per pound of meat, about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, or when the internal temperature is 150 degrees F. Make sure to baste with any pan drippings every 20 minutes for the first 2 hours.

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   For the last hour of cooking, baste with the royal glaze.

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   Wrap the bone ends with aluminum foil if they begin to brown too quickly.

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   While the roast is cooking, whisk together 1 cup chicken broth, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup whiskey, garlic, ginger, and apple butter in a saucepan and place over medium-low heat.

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   Let simmer until thick and reduced by a third, 12 to 15 minutes.

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   Brush the glaze onto the roast every 15 minutes for the last hour of cooking.

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    Remove the roast from the oven, transfer to a serving platter, and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

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    Garnish the platter with parsley.

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    Place the roasting pan over medium heat and deglaze with the remaining 1/2 cup whiskey, scraping up the bits with a flat edged spoon.

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    Add the remaining royal glaze, remaining 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, and let simmer until thickened and reduced by half.

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    Pour into a gravy boat and serve with the roast.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.