Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDante NYCWoodfire Roasted Pork Rack Recipe

Woodfire Roasted Pork Rack Recipe

Inspired by Dante NYC
Time2h
Serves6

apple sauce & wilted spinach

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Ingredients

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Pork Rack

Wilted Spinach

Method

Preparing the Pork Rack

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your wood-fired oven to a high temperature (around 450°F or 232°C).

  2. 2

    Season the Pork

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary. Rub this mixture all over the pork rack and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Roasting the Pork

    Place the pork rack on a roasting rack in a baking dish and roast it in the wood-fired oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Making the Apple Sauce

  1. 4

    Cook the Apples

    In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft (about 20 minutes).

  2. 5

    Mash the Apples

    Once cooked, use a potato masher or blender to puree the apple mixture until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly before serving.

Preparing Wilted Spinach

  1. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).

  2. 7

    Wilt the Spinach

    Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until wilted (about 3-5 minutes). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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