Today is March 7 National Crown of Roast Pork Day #CrownRoastOfPorkDay. I don’t know about you but I’ve never had Crown of Roast and I know Charlie hasn’t either. As for David I don’t know. Today might be the day for us to try to find one but instead of cooking it at home since I don’t know how I think we need to go out to dinner. The only problem with this is I’m afraid this would only be served at a fancy restaurant and there is no, telling what it would cost us. I would just order one plate and we all share to save on money.
National Crown Roast of Pork Day is celebrated every year on March 7 known thus as a special Pork dish that is prepared and eaten on the day. Why is the dish called ‘Crown Roast’? The dish is so named because it resembles a crown when placed on the table for serving. The Pork Loin Meat is arranged in a circle with the Ribs pointing upwards with some frills at the bones’ end, giving it the appearance of a crown. When placed as the centerpiece, the meal has a dash of regality to it. More than the taste or the preparation, it is the unique presentation of the dish that marks the day as a special one.
National Crown Roast of Pork Day the king of culinary holidays is here! You must have seen Crown Roast of Pork in pictures of royal feasts. It’s the one where the Meat in the center is hemmed in by the bones and ribs which jut out to give the dish the appearance of a crown.
If you don’t know how to cook Crown Roast, check out YouTube videos. If you don’t want to cook Crown Roast, order it in, but make it a point to enjoy the Holiday. After all, you don’t get to feast like kings and royalty of yore every day.
But why celebrate a National Crown Roast of Pork Day? The holiday or the dish’s history and origin are pretty unknown. There is no formal record of the day. However, there is evidence that many households in the United States celebrate the holiday every year on March 7. After all, pork is one of the most consumed meats globally. Can you believe that people have been consuming pork since 5000 BC?
The key to the crown roast of Pork lies in the presentation rather than the preparation. The dish is pretty much cooked traditionally. Ribs are held together by twine and arranged to point upwards with the Meat in the center, giving it the appearance of a crown. The ends of the bones can also be decorated to elevate the appearance.
So, call over friends and family members to partake in savoring a meal with the crown roast of pork as the centerpiece and enjoy an evening fit for royalty.
Today is National Crown Roast of Pork Day and You may ask, “Why does this day exist?” We do not know. And, why not just Roast Pork Day? Why does it have to be a Crown Roast Pork? We do not know the answer to this question. But, Crown Roast of Pork Day is here, a holiday to cook and eat Pork. To participate in National Crown of Roast Pork Day, it must be Crown Roast Pork. Any other type of Pork Roast will not do.
Now that we’ve established specifically what Crown Roast of Pork Day is, you are probably wondering what Crown Roast of Pork is. For starters, it’s not a normal Pork Roast. By definition, it is a bone-in-Pork Rib Loin. The roost is formed and tied into a circle with the rib bones on the outside. The bones are pointed upward.
It is very easy to enjoy National Crown Roast of Pork Day:
- Go to the grocery store or butcher shop and buy the roast.
- Cook and serve it to the family for dinner tonight. It’s a dinner they are certain to enjoy.
We found no documentation in congressional records to confirm that this is truly a national holiday. Nor, did we find a presidential proclamation.
Crown Roast Recipe
Ingredients
- One 6- to 10-pound (2.7- to 4.5kg) crown roast of pork (12 to 20 chops; see note)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C) and adjust oven rack to center position. Season pork roast liberally with salt and pepper (see note) and place on a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and roast until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C), about 2 hours. Remove from oven and tent with foil for at least 15 minutes and up to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, increase oven temperature to 500°F or 260°C (see note). Return roast to oven and cook until crisp and browned on the exterior, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, tent with foil, allow to rest for 15 minutes, then carve by slicing in between each rib and serve.
Purchase your Crown Roast at least a day or two in advance to make sure the grocery store has one and can prepare the Crown Roast for you. Aim for around one and a half chops per person, or two chops per person if you want leftovers.
Other aromatics, like minced Garlic or chopped Herbs, can be added along with Salt and Pepper if desired.
To prevent the ends of the Ribs from burning, cap each with a piece of aluminum foil.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
