James Martin Roasted Pork Recipe
Roasting pork is all about getting that crackling crisp and the meat juicy, and James Martin’s technique gives you just that!The key is scoring the skin deeply enough for the salt to work its magic but not so deep that the juices escape.I pat the skin dry with paper towels and leave it uncovered in the fridge overnight—this makes all the difference.A quick blast of heat at the start shocks the skin into crisping up, then a slow, steady roast takes care of the rest.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 lb Pork Shoulder
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Sea Salt
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Rosemary chopped
- 1 cup Apple Cider
- 2 medium Apples sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- This high temperature is key to achieving crispy crackling on your pork shoulder.
- Pat the pork shoulder dry using paper towels.
- Then, rub it thoroughly with olive oil, ensuring it covers all sides.
- Mix together the sea salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary.
- Massage this seasoning blend evenly onto the pork surface.
- Place apple slices in a roasting pan and set the seasoned pork shoulder on top.
- Pour the apple cider into the pan to add moisture and flavor.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- After that, reduce the temperature to 325°F and continue cooking for 2.5 to 3 hours.