Crispy Rack of Pork with Herbed Spaetzle

By: Snake River Farms

Celebrate the change of seasons with this glorious meal featuring the Snake River Farms rack of pork. This simple, but delicious preparation coats the pork with grainy mustard and chopped rosemary and thyme. Pork cracklings are added for flavor and crunch.

Included is a recipe for herbed spaetzle, the perfect side dish for the rich and savory pork. Spaetzle is one of the most beloved foods in Germany. These famous German egg noodles from the Baden-Württemberg region of southwest Germany are easy to make at home and do not require any special equipment. We had success using a colander or steamer with large holes to press the dough into the fat, egg noodles. You can also use a potato ricer. If you're feeling serious, there are also a number of spaetzle makers available at kitchen stores or online.

 

Ingredients

Rack of Pork

  • 1 Snake River Farms Kurobuta Rack of Pork Buy Now
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup grainy mustard
  • 2 tablespoons each, finely chopped fresh rosemary and thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pork cracklings

Spaetzle

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Rack of Pork

Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat pork roast dry with paper towel; season all over with pepper and salt. Position on rack in roasting pan.
Stir together mustard, rosemary, thyme and garlic; rub all over roast. Sprinkle pork cracklings crumbs over top and press lightly to adhere.   Tip: Pork crackling strips and straws can be found in the snack aisle of grocery stores and online retailers.
Roast for 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature registers 145°F when inserted into center of roast. Tent with foil; let stand for 15 minutes. Carve between bones into individual chops.   Nutrition Facts Per 1/6 of recipe Calories 910 Fat 37g Saturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 390mg Sodium 1650mg Carbohydrate 52g Fibre 4g Sugars 1g Protein 92g  

Spaetzle

In bowl, stir together flour, salt and nutmeg. Pour in eggs; stir until ragged dough forms. Stir in 1 cup water until sticky dough is achieved, stirring in up to 1/4 cup additional water if necessary.
Place dough in colander with medium-size holes; set over large pot of boiling salted water. Press dough through holes into water; cook for about 5 minutes or until spaetzle float to the top. Using slotted spoon, remove spaetzle from water and drain on paper towel–lined plate.  
Heat butter and sage in large skillet set over medium-high heat; add spaetzle, tossing until lightly browned and warmed through. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pork.