Smoked Pork Rib Roast wth Cherry Sauce
A perfect marriage of flavors are in the Smoked Pork Rib Roast with Cherry Sauce. This gorgeous entree can be done at anytime of the year to rave reviews.
Ingredients
Roast
- 1-6 lb. pork rib roast
- 2 Tbsp. fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 Tbsp. garlic chopped
- 1 lemon zested
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Cherry wood chips for smoking
Cherry Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups red wine
- 1 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1 Tbsp. ginger minced
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups sour cherries in light syrup drained
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. cornstarch with 2 tsp. water
Instructions
- Prepare the pork roast by coating it with the rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and salt and pepper. Top with a drizzling of the olive oil.
- Heat smoker to 225F and follow manufacturer's directions for the wood and smoking technique.
- Smoke for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until thermometer reads 155F to 160F. Cover with foil and let rest for 20 min.
- Meanwhile make the sauce. In a medium sauce pan add the red wine, red onion, thyme, ginger, cherries, vinegar and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Continue to cook until slightly thickened for about 15 min. Remove the thyme sprig. Season with salt and pepper. Add the cornstarch slurry and let simmer to thicken.
- Slice the pork roast and serve with the warm cherry sauce.
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