Rack of pork

[Deryn]

Thanks for that Mario recipe recommendation, Robert (and for the link, c oliver). Looks delicious - and I may try it soon myself. Fennel and pork are a match made in heaven in my opinion.

I think it a shame though that Mario would have us throw out the 'ribs' (presumably he means 'stalks'). I won't follow that step unless I am being extremely lazy or feeling very rich that day.

[c oliver]

I don't read that as throw them out.  But rather to carve the meat off...and then come back and chew on the ribs

[patti_h]

Great timing on this thread; I just bought a rack of pork today (at Costco, too!) to make for my husband's birthday this week. The Mario Batali recipe sounds great, however my husband hates fennel. Any thoughts on whether I should just omit the fennel and fennel pollen in the recipe, or should I replace them with something else?

[Anna N]

I don't read that as throw them out.  But rather to carve the meat off...and then come back and chew on the ribs

I rather think he means the fennel ribs not the pork ribs.

[c oliver]

I rather think he means the fennel ribs not the pork ribs.

Makes sense

 

I wound up making a rub of fresh and drying rosemary, sage, oregano, garlic, s&p.  Made a few slashes in the fat, drizzled with oo, applied the rub and then seared fat side down in a CI skillet.  Turned it over and roasted in a 425 oven for ten minutes, then reduced to 225.  I think it was ready in about an hour.  I pulled it at 145, next time I'll do at 140 or less.  It had some pink but I'd prefer more.  Forgot to take a picture.  Thanks all.