Herb & Garlic Encrusted Rack of Pork
Ingredients
- 1 head garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp coarsely ground sea salt
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 5 lb rack of pork
Instructions
- Peel and slice all of the cloves of garlic. Mince garlic along with the fresh Rosemary. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the salt, thyme, pepper and olive oil until thoroughly combined.
- Place the rack of pork on a foil-lined baking sheet with the bones on the bottom. Press the garlic and herb mixture on top of the pork.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and continue cooking for about 15 minutes per pound, until the pork reaches 145 degrees. (If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil and continue cooking.) Remove and let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing
Notes
As you can see, this rack of pork makes a truly impressive presentation. With the holiday season upon us, I think this would be the perfect main dish for an early Christmas party. It would make a great sit down meal, although since it is so easy to slice into individual pieces, I think it would also be a fun yet impressive addition for a more casual party.
If you want to add a rack of pork to one of your holiday parties this year, I’d love to help you get started! As part of my project with The Motherhood, Costco and The National Pork Board, I have one $25 Costco gift card to giveaway. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post. Good luck!