Stuffed Crown Roast of Pork Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pork crown roast (16 ribs and about 8 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 5 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
• 3 cups finely chopped onions
• 2 cups finely chopped carrots
• 2 cups finely chopped celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups diced cooked peeled potatoes
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed