A Standing Rib Roast Roadtrip to Christmases Past Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 clove (peeled and minced)
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coriander seeds (lightly crushed)
- ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (lightly crushed)
- ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (lightly crushed)
- 1 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 6-rib pork rib roast cut from the loin end, chine bone removed (about 4 pounds)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 60g | |
| Calories 373 | |
| Calories from Fat 364 | 98% |
| Total Fat 41.17g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 5.73g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4685mg | 195% |
| Potassium 57mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 2.91g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.08g | 0% |
| Protein 0.52g | 1% |
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