Slow-roasted pork rack with mushroom dijon gravy
Make this delicious pork rack for all to enjoy!
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Looking for a new dish to add to your holiday roaster? Chef Jason Parsons is here to show us how to make a slow-roasted pork rack with mushroom dijon gravy that will make your family go crazy!
Ingredients
1
whole center cut pork rack (bone-in)
2
tsp cumin
2
tsp chili powder
2
tsp sumac
1/2
tsp cinnamon
1/2
tsp black pepper
2
tbsp coarse salt
3
cloves fresh garlic (finely chopped)
2
tbsp chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, tarragon)
4
stalks fresh rosemary
2
cups chicken stock
Mushroom, Dijon Gravy
2
whole shallots (finely chopped)
1
clove fresh garlic( finely chopped)
2
small diced forest mushroom
1/4
butter
1/2
white wine (peller chardonnay)
2
cups chicken stock
1
cups 35% cream
2
tbsp dijon mustard
Horseradish, Scalloped Potatoes
4
large yukon gold potatoes
2
tbsp butter
2
cloves fresh garlic
1
tsp horseradish
2
tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2
cup 35% cream
1/2
cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2
cup grated parm
Roasted Apple, Turnips, Carrots, and Kale
2
whole apples
2
bunches baby white turnips
2
bunches baby carrots
2
bunches black kale (stems removed)
2
tbsp chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme)
2
tbsp honey
2
tbsp grape seed oil
a sprinkle
coarse salt
a sprinkle
ground black pepper
Instructions
Slow-Roasted Pork Rack
- Using a very sharp knife, gently score a crisscross pattern over the fat of the pork roast, this will help the spices to penetrate the meat and help to crisp up the crust.
- In a small bowl mix the cumin, chilli, sumac, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt and then gently rub the spices into the surface of the meat.
- Rub the garlic and chopped herbs into the surface of the meat. When done place the roast on a rack in a roasting tray (If you do now have a rack to raise the meat you can rough chop some vegetables to rest the meat on, such as carrots, celery, and onions).
- Place the rosemary around the sides of the meat and pour the chicken stock into the bottom of the roasting tray.
- Start to cook the roast in a 450-degree preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Just enough to start some colour on the surface of the roast.
- Drop the temperature of the oven to 325 F and slow cook for at least 2 to 3 hours.
- Using a temperature probe bring the internal temperature of the roast up to 140 F.
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
- Now it is ready to carve. Either remove the bones and slice them thinly or leave the bones in and cut between them for chops.
Mushroom Dijon Gravy
- Melt the butter in a sauce pot over medium to high heat, add in the shallots, garlic, and mushrooms, and lightly sauté until slightly brown.
- Add the white wine and simmer until the wine is almost gone.
- Add the chicken stock and continue to simmer until it has reduced by half.
- Add the mustard and the cream and simmer one last time until the sauce is at your desired thickness, approximately by half again.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Horseradish, Scalloped Potatoes
- Rub the butter on the bottom of a shallow casserole dish.
- Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise.
- Slice the potatoes halves crossways, keeping them intact.
- Fan the thinly sliced potatoes upright in the buttered casserole dish to cover the entire surface.
- Next in a bowl mix the horseradish, cream, and thyme leaves.
- Season with salt, and pepper and then drizzle over the potatoes. The cream should come up halfway to the sides of the potatoes.
- In a separate bowl combine the parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs and then sprinkle the cheese crust over the potatoes.
- Bake in a 350-degree preheated oven until the potatoes are cooked through and the crust is slightly brown.
- Serve immediately.
Roasted Apples, Turnips, Carrots, and Kale
- Peel apples, slice them thick, and drizzle with a splash of lemon juice. Just enough to stop them from browning while you prepare the other vegetables.
- Blanch and peel the baby white turnips. Then cut them in half, and place in a large bowl.
- Next, peel the baby carrots and add them to the bowl.
- Now drizzle the honey, grapeseed oil, herbs, salt, and pepper over the baby carrots and turnips.
- Place in a roasting tray and roast at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the diced apples and continue to roast for another 10 minutes.
- Fold in the black kale and roast just until the kale has softened.
- Serve immediately.