PECAN CRUSTED RACK OF PORK WITH CRANBERRY

Cranberry Paste:

• In food processor combine cranberries and little warm water.
• Puree until smooth, set aside

Pecan Crust:

• In mixing bowl, combine pecans, bread crumbs and 1 ½ fl oz butter. Mix well to combine, set aside.

Pork:

• Heat a large sauté pan, add 1 ½ fl oz clarified butter and sear the rack of pork on both sides. On baking grate, place pork bone side down.

• Evenly spread cranberry paste on pork.
• Evenly top with pecan crust.
• Cover with foil and bake at 325° F for approximately 1 ½ hours or until 140°F.
• Remove foil about 10-15 minutes before pork is done to brown the pecan crust.
• Allow pork to rest 15 minutes before service.
• Carve rack into 8 portions and place on each plate.