Golden roast leg of pork
4
Easy
10 minutes
2 hours
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.
Ingredients
Method
- 2 kg leg of pork
- 1 T salt
- 2 T olive oil
Method
Ingredients
1. Preheat the oven to 180°
2. Pat the pork dry with kitchen paper
3. Score the skin at 2cm intervals using a very sharp knife
4. Rub with olive oil and salt
5. In a roasting dish, place open on a wire rack – or place pork on a bed of sliced parsnips or potatoes
6. Roast the leg for the required time: for every 500 g, roast for 30 minutes + 15 minutes.
7. The skin should be golden and crispy once the roast is ready
8. Remove from oven and leave to rest for 10 minutes
9. Carve against the grain, and serve with any of the suggestions above or a side dish of your choice
Cook's note: This Golden Roast Leg of Pork works great with wholegrain mustard mash, apple sauce or quince jelly, roast potatoes, garden peas and gravy
Pork is a great choice when menu planning – it’s super versatile and great value for money. Woolworths offers a wide variety, from budget cuts such as bacon, bangers and chops, to large cuts including pork shoulder and pork belly.
Shop at Woolworths.
For more surprising pork facts please visit www.sapork.co.za
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