Fennel-rubbed pork rack, celeriac and almond gratin
serves
6
With its shattering fennel-rubbed crackle and creamy braised celeriac base, this roast pork will soon be on high rotation at your place. Begin this recipe at least 3 hours ahead.
Ingredients (12)
- 2kg pork rack
- 1/3 cup (27g) salt flakes
- 2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted
- 1 tsp caraway seeds, toasted
- 1/2 tsp celery seeds
- 2 (750g total) celeriac, peeled, cut into 3mm slices
- 2 (400g total) potatoes, sliced cut into 3mm slices
- 2 white onions, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 bunch sage, leaves picked
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 cups
- 2 cups (500ml) almond milk
- 1/2 cup (125ml) pure (thin) cream
Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.
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1.Using a small sharp knife, score pork skin at 1-2cm intervals. Rub cuts with 2 tbs salt flakes and chill for 2-3 hours to draw moisture out of the skin.
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2.Meanwhile, place fennel seeds, caraway seeds and celery seeds in a mortar and pestle and pound to a fine powder. Add remaining 2 tbs salt flakes and stir to combine. Set aside.
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3.Remove pork from fridge and brush off salt. Pat dry with paper towel, drizzle with 1 tbs oil and sprinkle with fennel salt mix, rubbing it into the skin. Set aside for 30 minutes to come to room temperature.
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4.Meanwhile, preheat oven to 220°C.
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5.Place celeriac, potato, onion, sage and remaining 2 tbs oil in a bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Layer over the base of a 40cm x 30cm baking dish and pour over the almond milk. Place pork on top of the celeriac and roast for 30 minutes.
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6.Reduce heat to 200°C and roast for a further 40-45 minutes until the skin has crackled, and vegetables are tender.
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7.Rest pork for 10 minutes, then carve the roast and serve with roast vegetables alongside.
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