SPICED SLOW-ROAST PORK

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Spice paste adds a modern spin to classic roast pork and a cheap cut gives an impressive finish

Provided by James Martin

Time 4h10m

Yield Serves 8 with leftovers

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 thyme sprigs, leaves removed and chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp dried chilli flakes
1 tsp smoked paprika
zest and juice ½ lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
4-4.5kg boned, scored and rolled pork shoulder

Steps:

Heat oven to 230C/210C fan/gas 8. Mix all the ingredients (except the pork) in a small bowl, then rub all over the meat, getting in between the cuts in the skin.
Lift the pork onto a wire rack in a roasting tin and place in the oven to sizzle for 30 mins. Reduce oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2 and roast for a further 3 hrs. If the crackling needs a final blast to get it crisp, turn oven back up to 230C/210C fan/gas 8 for about 30 mins more.
Remove the tin from the oven, cover loosely with a tent of foil and rest for at least 20 mins or up to 40 mins before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium