Rack of pork in a mustard and spice crust

RACK OF PORK IN A MUSTARD AND SPICE CRUST

PREPARATION: 15 min

COOKING: 55 min

SERVINGS : 4

CUTTINGS : Squares

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp each Coriander, mustard and fennel seeds: 30 ml
• 1 tbsp Cracked pepper: 15 ml
• Salt: to taste
• 1 tbsp each Oil and butter: 15 ml
• 1, 2 lb Québec Pork Rack: 1, 900 g
• 1/3 cup Dijon mustard: 80 ml
• 2 Cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Lemon zest: 15 ml
• 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped: 30 ml

PREPARATION

1. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat spices over medium heat to enhance flavor. Let cool on a plate. Coarsely grind in a mortar or mash with a heavy-bottomed pan and add pepper and salt.
2. In the same pan, heat the oil and melt the butter to sear the rack of pork on all sides. Place the rack of pork in the pan, bones down.
3. Mix mustard with garlic, lemon zest, chives and spice blend. Spread mustard over top of rack.
4. Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 40 to 60 minutes, or until thermometer reads 68°C (155°F). Remove rack from oven, cover and let stand 15 min before cutting between ribs to serve.