Roast pork with crackling is a timeless classic that’s bound to impress. Here’s a simple yet tantalizing recipe to ensure your crackling game is on point:
Ingredients:
- 1.5-2 kg pork loin with skin (make sure the skin is scored)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F).
- Pat the pork skin dry with paper towels. This is crucial for achieving crispy crackling.
- Rub the olive oil all over the pork, making sure to massage it into the scored skin.
- Mix the sea salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl to create your seasoning mix.
- Rub the seasoning mix all over the pork, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Place the pork on a rack in a roasting pan, making sure there’s enough space underneath for the air to circulate.
- Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 180°C (350°F) and continue roasting for another 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F) and the skin is crispy.
- If the skin hasn’t crisped up to your liking by the end of the cooking time, you can switch the oven to the broil setting and broil the pork for a few minutes, keeping a close eye on it to prevent burning.
- Once the pork is cooked through and the crackling is crispy, remove it from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Carve up your masterpiece and serve it with your favorite sides. Enjoy the crunchy goodness of that crackling!
This recipe is sure to make your taste buds sing with joy. Just remember, patience is key when it comes to achieving that perfect crackling, so resist the urge to peek too often while it’s roasting!
