Roast Hints

For the perfect roast pork, there are just a few simple steps to remember to make a meal the whole family will love.

Roast with crackling

To help you cook the crispiest crackling, there are three things you need: heat, oil and salt.
• Firstly, preheat oven to 220°C
• Then pat the surface of the rind dry with paper towel
• Rub a little oil and salt well into the scored rind
• Finally, cook for 20 minutes at 220°C (this will begin the crackling process), then turn down oven to 180°C and cook for 45 minutes per kg
• Rest for 5-10 minutes and enjoy!

Roast without crackling

• Preheat oven to 180°C
• Gently sear roast in a hot pan
• Place in oven and cook for 45 minutes per kg to finish
• Rest for 5-10 minutes and enjoy!

Remember, pork is at its juicy best when cooked medium.

What size roast should you choose?

Use this as a guide to help you select your roast.

 Need some inspiration?  Why not check out our roast recipes.

 For ham ideas and carving instructions, click here.