Roast Pork with Crackling
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs
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Resting Time
30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 35 mins
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Servings
1 pork loin
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Calories
1983 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Roast Pork with Crackling
Description
This recipe involves seasoning a 1.5 kg pork loin with coarse sea salt and ground black pepper to enhance its natural flavors. The cooking method starts with a high oven temperature at 240°C (464°F) for 30 minutes to crisp up the skin and render fat for crackling. Then the temperature lowers to 180°C (350°F) for 60 minutes to cook the meat through without drying it out. Finally, the heat is raised again to 220°C (430°F) for 30 minutes to re-crisp the crackling to a perfect crunch.
The resting period after roasting, covered loosely with foil, allows the juices to redistribute and the meat to relax, making it easier to carve and moister to eat. The crackling should emerge golden and crisp while the pork remains tender and juicy inside.
This roast pairs well with simple sides like roasted vegetables or potatoes. The minimal seasoning highlights the pork's flavor and the crackling’s texture is the main feature. The method requires attention to temperature changes but yields satisfying results.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg pork loin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt coarse
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 240 degrees Celsius (464 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Season the pork loin with salt and pepper.
- Roast for the first 30 minutes at 240 degrees Celsius, then lover the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 60 minutes, then the last 30 minutes increase the temperature to 220 degrees Celsius (430 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Remove the loin from the oven, cover loosely with kitchen foil, and leave to rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For best crackling, ensure the pork skin is dry before seasoning.
- Rest the roast covered loosely with foil for 20-30 minutes before carving to retain juices.
- Use coarse sea salt to help form a crispy crackling crust.
- Adjust roasting times slightly for different sizes or if using bone-in pork loin.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1pork loin
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1983 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1983kcal | 99% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 336g | 672% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 945mg | 315% |
| Sodium | 3061mg | 128% |
| Potassium | 5624mg | 120% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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