This recipe requires white breadcrumbs. These can be made in a food processor or grated using the fine side of your grater.
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80g white breadcrumbs
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Juice of 2 small or 1½ large lemons and grated zest from half
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Half a small onion, chopped finely or grated
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt and pepper to taste 1.5–2kg boned belly pork
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Step 1:
Make the stuffing by soaking the breadcrumbs in the lemon juice and mixing in the zest, onion, parsley and seasoning.
Step 2:
Flatten the pork with the meat side uppermost and spread the stuffing over evenly.
Step 3:
Roll up the meat and secure the roll with string.
Step 4:
Dry the skin of the joint and rub in a little salt.
Step 5:
Roast skin-side up at 220°C/gas mark 7 for 20 minutes, then turn down the heat to 180°C/gas mark 4 and cook for 1½ hours. The meat should be tender and the skin crispy.
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