What is a Crown Pork Roast?
This is the juiciest and most succulent cut of pork. The roast comes from the rib portion of the loin which is also known as one of the tenderest sections of pork. As with many meats cooking with the bones in adds to the flavor and the moistness of the meat. It is called a crown because it is two rib racks that are bent into a circle and then tied together with kitchen twine. The meatiest portion of the ribs forms the bottom of the crown and face inward. The rib bones (usually 12 ribs from one pork loin) form the top of the roast so it looks like a crown. After cooking and before serving the roast can be dressed with paper frills to cover the tops of the bones. Where Can I Buy A Crown Pork Roast? Rarely do you find a crown pork roast in a supermarket or at a meat counter. Generally a pork crown is ordered ahead of time from a local butcher shop, gourmet market, or ordered from a good quality online supplier. French the bones or have your butcher do it for you. This means to trim away a
