Rice-Stuffed Pork Crown Roast Recipe

Name: Rice-Stuffed Pork Crown Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 pounds crown roast of pork 12-rib; 2 cups rice uncooked; 1 cup long grain rice wild and, uncooked; 4 ounces dried apricots; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped; 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate thawed; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons butter; orange slices optional

Servings: persons

8 pounds crown roast of pork 12-rib
2 cups rice uncooked
1 cup long grain rice wild and, uncooked
4 ounces dried apricots
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped
3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate thawed
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
orange slices optional

1
Place roast, bone tips up, on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Cover ends of bones with a strip of foil. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 2 hours.
2
While roast is baking, cook rice according to package directions, adding apricots the last 10 minutes and cinnamon during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Combine rice mixture and chopped pecans; mix well. Combine orange juice concentrate and honey, mixing well.
3
Fill roast cavity with rice mixture. Place the remaining rice mixture in a small baking dish. Dot the rice stuffing with butter. Brush roast with some of the orange juice mixture. Continue baking roast and rice for 30 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145 degrees F. (Allow about 15 minutes per pound total cooking time). Brush occasionally with the orange juice mixture. Let rest about 10 minutes.
4
Carefully transfer roast to a warm serving platter. Garnish with orange slices and cranberries, if desired.

2942

kcal

Calories

144

Fat

139

Carbs

256

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 pounds crown roast of pork 12-rib, 2 cups rice uncooked, 1 cup long grain rice wild and, uncooked, 4 ounces dried apricots, and more.

Yes, Rice-Stuffed Pork Crown Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rice-Stuffed Pork Crown Roast

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