Pork Crown Roast Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 8-9 pound crown roast of pork (14 to 22 ribs, depending on how meaty the ribs), Frenched and prepped by butcher
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 4 cups cubed day-old bread (3/4-inch cubes)
• 1/2 pound Italian sausage meat
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 3/4 pound tart Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped sage (or 1/2 teaspoon dry)
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dry)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper