Crown Roast of Pork

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Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2012, Cook's Country TV

A crown roast looks impressive, but its unique shape poses problems for the chef. If we could get it to cook evenly, this roast would taste as regal as it appears.

SERVES 10 to 12

TIME 2¾ hours, plus 6 hours marinating

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Consisting of two bone-in pork loin roasts tied together in a round, a crown roast offers plenty of meat for a holiday crowd and a dramatic presentation, but its unique shape presents serious challenges to even cooking. The standard method ...

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