Name: Roast Pork with Crackling Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs pork shoulder, bone-in; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Roast Pork with Crackling Recipe

Mariette Schulz Modified: February 19, 2024

How To Make Roast Pork with Crackling

Pork is one of the most commonly cooked meats in the world and we’ve decided to put our spin into these minimal yet tasty pork recipes that will have you looking forward to every bite.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2.5 lbs pork shoulder, bone-in
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Score the pork skin with a sharp knife, making shallow cuts in a diamond pattern.
Rub the salt and pepper all over the pork, including the scored skin.
Place the pork on a wire rack set inside a roasting pan.
Drizzle the vegetable oil over the pork, ensuring it coats the skin.
Roast the pork for 30 minutes at 425°F (220°C) to get the crackling started.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) and continue roasting for 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving.