Jamie Oliver Summer Roast Pork and Crackling Recipe
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This Jamie Oliver roast pork and crackling recipe creates juicy, tender pork with irresistibly crispy crackling. Slow roasting allows the meat to stay moist while the skin turns beautifully golden and crunchy. Served with roasted vegetables and rich gravy, this comforting roast dinner is perfect for family gatherings, Sunday lunches, or festive occasions.
Total Time:3 hours 20 minutes
Yield:6–8 Servings
Ingredients
2.5 kg pork shoulder or pork belly
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 onions, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
250 ml chicken or vegetable stock
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 240°C (475°F).
Pat the pork skin completely dry using paper towels.
Score the skin carefully with a sharp knife if not already scored.
Rub olive oil all over the pork, then massage sea salt and black pepper into the skin.
Place onions, carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, and thyme into a roasting tray.
Set the pork on top of the vegetables.
Roast at high heat for 30 minutes until the crackling starts to puff and crisp.
Reduce oven temperature to 180°C (350°F).
Continue roasting for 2 to 2½ hours until the meat becomes tender.
Rest the pork for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
Serve with roasted vegetables and gravy.
Notes
Dry skin is the secret to crispy crackling.
Leaving the pork uncovered in the fridge overnight improves texture.