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Herbed Pork Ribeye Roast with Cauliflower

National Pork Board
Pork rib roasts (often called rack of pork) are where convenience meets elegance. This basic recipe is quick enough for a mid-week meal, or it can be dressed up for a special occasion.

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Ingredients

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1 Ribeye (Rib) Pork Roast, 8-rib, rack of pork, Frenched
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4 tsp. Dried Thyme or 1/4 cup Fresh Thyme, chopped
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1 ½ tsp. Salt
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2 tsp. Pepper
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8 c. Cauliflower Florets (about 1 large head)
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4 Shallots, sliced
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3 slices of Bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
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1 c. Chardonnay, or other dry white wine or apple juice
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⅓ c. Heavy Cream
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2 Shallots, finely diced
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6 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, cold, 3/4 stick cut into 10 or 12 pieces
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Salt and Pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange one oven rack in the lower third of the oven and one in the upper third.
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In a small bowl, combine thyme, salt and pepper.
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Set 2 teaspoons of herb mixture aside (or 5 teaspoons if using fresh thyme), then sprinkle remaining mixture over all sides of the pork.
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Place pork fat side up in a shallow roasting pan, and then place pan on the lower rack in the oven; roast until the internal temperature reaches between 145 degrees F (medium rare) to 160 degrees F. (medium), 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
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About 30 minutes before pork is done, in a large bowl, combine cauliflower, sliced shallots and reserved herb mixture.
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Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and scatter bacon on top.
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Place baking sheet on the upper rack in the oven, and roast until cauliflower is tender and bacon is browned, about 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the Chardonnay Butter Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine wine, cream and diced shallots and bring to a boil.
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Cook; stirring occasionally, until reduced to 2/3 cup, about 10 minutes (adjust heat to avoid boiling over).
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Remove from heat and whisk in butter, 2 or 3 pieces at a time, waiting until the pieces are melted before adding more. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Cover to keep warm, set aside.
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Remove the roast from oven and let rest 10 minutes (the cauliflower will continue cooking; it should be done about when the roast is finished resting).
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Slice the roast between the rib bones.
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Serve drizzled with the pan juices, and with the cauliflower and sauce on the side.

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