Title: Flaeskesteg Med Svaer (Danish Roast Pork with Crackling)
Categories: Pork, Scandinavia
Yield: 8 Servings
6 lb Fresh half ham ie.
-leg of pork or
-shoulder of pork;
-rind on
Salt
Fresh ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 300 F. Using a sharp, heavy knife cut through the
rind making stripes 1/2" apart lengthwise and crosswise. Rub salt and
pepper into these gashes. Place it in a shallow roasting pan and
roast it slowly 2-1/2 to 3 hours uncovered until a meat thermometer
reads 155 F. Do not baste the meat.
Raise heat to 450 F briefly, or use the broiler for a few minutes
to crisp up the rind. When roasted this way the meat should be
moist and tender and the rind (crackling) very crisp. Remove from
the oven and let the roast rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. A
little crackling should be included with each serving of meat.
