Ingredients
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- 3.5 lb. rib-end pork roast
- Large cast-iron frying pan
- Parchment paper for lining
For the Rub:
- 2 tsps. of coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tbs. olive oil
For the Stuffing:
- 1/2 cup of plain bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs, slightly toasted
- 1 bulb of garlic, grilled
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 1/4 tsp. coarse-ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup of fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 3 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
- In a small dish, whisk together the ingredients for the rub. Set aside.
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F.
- Next, prepare the stuffing. In a small cast-iron frying pan, gently toast the panko crumbs.
- Place the whole garlic bulb in a small dry cast-iron pan and let the skin become slightly charred.
- Let the garlic cool, then remove its skin and gently mash.
- Place the garlic, chopped parsley, black pepper, red pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and cheese in a small bowl and stir.
- Add the toasted bread crumbs or panko and stir.
- Push the stuffing into all of the crevices of the pork.
- Rub the skin of the pork with the prepared rub.
- Place the pork in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. when inserted into the thickest part of the roast.
- Let the pork rest for 8-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
