Crown Rib Roast

Crown rib roast for a large gathering that has been dry rubbed with thyme, sage, seasoned salt, and black pepper for a classic flavor.

Perfect for family get-togethers at Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any other holiday or celebration your family enjoys together.

What is Crown Rib Roast?

Crown rib roast is two rib racks of beef, pork, or lamb with the loin attached.

The racks are bent into a circular shape to form a circle and held together with twine. This creates a crown shape with the tips of the bones frenched and facing upward.

Where Do I Find a Crown Rib Roast?

If you have a butcher or meat department at your local grocery you will likely need to special order one with advance notice.

When I called our local grocery, they stated they could prepare one with 24 hours notice and it would cost $12.99/lb for a 20-22 lb roast.

We were not looking to have a roast that large and other groceries did not offer them at all. We found a web site that delivers 12-14 pound roasts: DeBragga.

The roast arrived already arranged in a crown and was packed with ice packs. I am not affiliated with them in any way but personally recommend their roast.

Seasoning

I mixed my own dry rub for the roast with classic flavors of thyme and rosemary. There are a variety of flavors you can use and are not limited to these:

Thyme
Rosemary
Seasoned Salt
Black Pepper

Some prefer to rub their roast with olive oil first or rub with garlic cloves while others prefer sage instead of rosemary.

Cooking a Crown Rib Roast

Place the crown rib roast in a roasting pan big enough that the sides do not touch.
Cook the roast in the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat.
Ensure the meat thermometer does not touch bone when you check the temperature.

Pork Internal Temperature

Medium-Rare: 145-150 Degrees Fahrenheit

Medium: 150-155 Degrees Fahrenheit

Medium-Well: 155-160 Degrees Fahrenheit

Well-Done: 165 Degrees Fahrenheit

How Many Servings Per Person

Depending on how thick each chop is, it can vary.

In the 13.3 lbs roast prepared in the photos, 1 chop per person was a decent proportion. Each chop was about 2 inches thick.

Crown Rib Roast Side Dishes

Enjoy!

Yield: 16-20 Servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes

Crown rib roast for a large gathering that has been dry rubbed with thyme, sage, seasoned salt, and black pepper for a classic flavor.

Ingredients

~ 13 lb Pork Crown Rib Roast, frenched tips
1 tbsp Freshly Chopped Thyme, or 1 tsp dried
1 tbsp Freshly Chopped Rosemary, or 1 tsp dried
2 tsp Seasoned Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the oven rack on the bottom third of the oven.
Mix together dry seasonings and rub the mixture around the outside and bottom of the roast. Place the roast in a roasting pan. Cover the tips of the bones with foil to prevent scorching.
Place the roast in the oven. For a 13 pound roast, cook approximately 3 hours 30 minutes. Cook until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit using a meat thermometer. Be careful not to touch the bones and insert it into the thickest part when checking the temperature.
Remove roast from oven and cover with foil to rest for 15 minutes. Set roast on a cutting board and slice between each rib evenly to cut pork chops.

Nutrition Information

Yield 20 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 717Total Fat 42gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 23gCholesterol 263mgSodium 323mgCarbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gProtein 79g

Nutrition is not always accurate.