Rack of Pork Recipe

Rack of Pork with Rosemary and Goat Cheese

Sour cream is a good substitute for goat cheese in this recipe. What you are aiming for is a tangy, creamy sauce.

For pork rib roast recipe you will need:

1 pork rib roast rack, about 3 pounds

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup onion or shallots, finely chopped

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

1 cup dry white wine

1/3 cup soft goat cheese


Pre-heat oven to 350°F .

In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, one tablespoon mustard and pepper .

Place pork rib roast in an oven-proof skillet.

Brush some of the maple syrup glaze over the pork rack and roast, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes, for about 1 ¼ hours, or until an internal temperature of 155°F is reached.

Remove pork roast and tent with foil. Allow roast to rest for at least 15 minutes while you're making the sauce.

To make the Rosemary Goat Cheese Sauce...

Pour off fat from skillet and discard. Place skillet over medium-high heat, and melt butter.

Add onions and garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Add rosemary and increase heat to high.

Add white wine and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for about 3 minutes, or until there's about 1 cup of liquid left.

Whisk in remaining mustard, goat cheese, and any juices that have collected around the resting roast.

Remove from heat once the sauce has begun to thicken.

Carve pork roast between ribs; serve on a small pool of sauce.

Garnish with chopped chives if desired.

This recipe for pork roast serves 8

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