A bit of simple knife work, a few inches of string, a dash of salt, and some time are all you need to make a centerpiece roast that guests will still reminisce about years later.

The pork loin you buy the rest of the year is probably boneless and looks like a log of meat. The bone-in roast, about 6 to 7 pounds, should yield 8 thick, juicy chops. Skip to main content ...

Make this succulent bone-in pork roast with a garlicky spice rub once and you'll be reaching for the recipe over and over again. It takes only 20 minutes of active time to prepare.

Often called a Boston butt or butt roast, a pork shoulder roast can be bought boneless or bone-in. They can be quite large (8 lbs.) or small (2 lbs.). We like a 6-lb. bone-in roast.

Note: To make an Honor Guard Roast of Pork, double the above recipe, including the amount of brine, using two 4- to 5-pound center-cut bone-in pork rib roasts.

Preparation. Step 1. Lightly score fat cap of each roast in a 1" crosshatch pattern, being careful not to slice into meat. Step 2. Toast peppercorns and fennel seeds in a small dry skillet over ...