How to Roast Pork Loin with Crackling

Juicy roast pork with crisp crackling served with a reduced cider sauce, shallots, and fresh sage leaves.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1052.1 kcals 4208.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.4 grams 65.4 grams
Fat 62.1 grams 248.5 grams
Protein 90.6 grams 362.4 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
Wholegrain Mustard
Heaped teaspoon
Dairy
2
tbsp
Double Cream
Optional addition to sauce
Liquids
250
ml
Dry Cider
For the roasting tin
570
ml
Dry Cider
For the sauce
500
ml
Chicken Stock
For the sauce
Meat
2
kg
Pork Loin
On the bone, skin on, with a good layer of fat
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
To rub and season
1
1
Black Pepper
To taste
1
1
Sage Leaves
Fresh, for garnish
Other
1
tsp
Honey
Heaped teaspoon
Vegetables
3
piece
Banana Shallots
Peeled and halved lengthways

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Dry the pork thoroughly with kitchen towels and rub skin with salt.
  • Place the pork in a roasting tin with halved shallots and 250ml of cider.
  • Roast the pork for 45 minutes, adding water to the pan if the liquid dries out.
  • Increase oven temperature to 200°C and roast for another 45 minutes to crisp the crackling.
  • Combine 570ml cider and chicken stock in a pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in honey and mustard, then season and reduce by three-quarters over one hour.
  • Stir in double cream to the sauce once slightly cooled.
  • Rest the cooked pork for 15 minutes and add pan juices to the sauce.
  • Remove crackling, carve meat into thick slabs, and serve with sauce, shallots, and sage.