A crown roast is formed by joining two center-rib roasts (rack of rib chops) in a circle with the bony rib ends standing up like the points of a crown.

Ingredients:

• Crown Roast (allow 3/4 - 1 lb per person)
• Stuffing of your choice
• Oil
• Foil

Directions:

Place the crown roast in a roasting pan. Fill the center with stuffing, if desired, and cover the stuffing and rib tips with foil. Coat the ribs with oil and place the roast in a preheated 400 degree F. oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F. and roast for an additional hour. Remove the foil and roast 30 minutes - 1 hour longer or until a meat thermometer (inserted in the thickest part of the roast, not touching the bone) registers 165-170 degrees F. Cooking time will be influenced by the stuffing used -- an uncooked sausage stuffing, for example, will increase the cooking time substantially. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.