How to cook perfect roast pork
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 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.
Cooking Tips
- For best results, meat should be brought to room temperature prior to cooking
- Pork doesn’t need to be overcooked to be safe
- Avoid frequent prodding of the meat while cooking
- Marinating can add extra flavour and tenderness, especially on the BBQ.
- Pork (like all meat) continues to cook after removal from heat. For best results, let your dish rest uncovered for 1-2 minutes in a warm environment prior to serving (except for sausages and mince)
- Always cut meat across the grain to keep tender
Recipes
www.pork.com.au/home-page-consumer/recipes/cooking-instructions.aspx