• prep: 1 hr 15 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 1 hr 15 min

servings:

A holiday dinner is your chance to pull out all the stops. See Crown Roast of Pork 101 for step-by-step instructions on making this majestic centerpiece.

• 2 8-chop racks of pork (about 4 pounds each)
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons lightly packed finely chopped fresh sage, plus sprigs for garnish
• Grated zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon), juice reserved
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Kumquats or other small citrus fruits, halved, for garnish (optional)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 tablespoon lightly packed finely chopped fresh sage
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 loaf rye bread (preferably seeded), sliced, lightly toasted, and torn into 1-inch pieces (about 12 cups)
• 1 cup jarred roasted chestnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup lightly packed chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• Reserved juice of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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