PECAN CRUSTED RACK OF PORK WITH CRANBERRY

CRANBERRY PASTE:

Step 1
In food processor combine cranberries and little warm water.

Step 2
Puree until smooth, set aside

PECAN CRUST:

Step 1
In mixing bowl, combine pecans, bread crumbs and 1 Vi fl oz butter. Mix well to combine, set aside.

PORK:

Step 1
Heat a large sauté pan, add 1 V2 fl oz clarified butter and sear the rack of pork on both sides. On baking grate, place pork bone side down.

Step 1
Evenly spread cranberry paste on pork.

Step 2
Evenly top with pecan crust.

Step 3
Cover with foil and bake at 325° F for approximately 1 V2 hours or until 140°F.

Step 4
Remove foil about 10-15 minutes before pork is done to brown the pecan crust.

Step 5
Allow pork to rest 15 minutes before service.

Step 6
Carve rack into 8 portions and place on each plate.