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Crispy Roasted Irish Pork

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A foolproof recipe for pork shoulder roast with golden, crackling skin and tender, juicy meat underneath, flavored with rosemary and garlic for an unmistakable Irish charm.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 lbs pork shoulder roast with skin and fat
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water (for steaming in roasting pan)
  • Optional: fresh lemon juice or 1 teaspoon mustard

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork skin thoroughly dry with paper towels (about 10 minutes).
  2. Score the skin with a sharp knife or pork scoring tool, cutting parallel lines about 1/4 inch apart and 1/8 inch deep through skin and fat but not into the meat (about 15 minutes).
  3. Rub olive oil all over the skin and flesh. Generously sprinkle coarse sea salt into the scored lines and over the surface. Add freshly ground black pepper, chopped rosemary, and minced garlic. Optionally drizzle lemon juice or mustard (about 5 minutes).
  4. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  5. Add 1/2 cup water to the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the pork on a rack in the pan, skin side up.
  6. Roast pork at 450°F (230°C) for 30 minutes to start the crackling process, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  7. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and roast for an additional 1.5 to 2 hours (approximately 30 minutes per pound), or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. Remove pork from oven and let rest tented loosely with foil for 15-20 minutes to redistribute juices and finalize crackling crispness.
  9. Slice along the scored lines and serve immediately.

Notes

For best crackling, dry the skin thoroughly before roasting; scoring the skin properly is crucial. Use coarse sea salt like Maldon for better texture. If crackling is insufficient after resting, broil for 2-3 minutes watching carefully. Leftovers can be reheated in a low oven and finished under a broiler to revive crispiness.

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