Golden roast Leg of Pork

This traditional golden-oldie comes up truly golden when done just right! No frills and no fuss, this recipe succeeds time and again if you stick to the basics! Call the family and serve them a pork feast with sides of your choice. Our pick is mustardy mash and apple sauce.

Cut:
  • Portions: 6
  • 10 Minutes
  • 2 Hours
Pork Recipes

Ingredients

  • 2kg leg of pork
  • Generous amount of salt
  • Olive oil for rubbing

This Golden Roast Leg of Pork works great with

  • Wholegrain mustard mash
  • Apple sauce or quince jelly
  • Roast potatoes, garden peas and gravy

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°

Pat the pork dry with kitchen paper

Score the skin at 2cm intervals using a very sharp knife

Rub with olive oil and salt

In a roasting dish, place open on a wire rack – or place pork on a bed of sliced parsnips or potatoes

Roast the leg for the required time: for every 500 g, roast for 30 minutes + 15 minutes.

The skin should be golden and crispy once the roast is ready

Remove from oven and leave to rest for 10mins

Carve against the grain, and serve with any of the suggestions above or a side dish of your choice