Roast Pork can be a great main course for many dinners or for a special family meal. Crackling can be a challenge but follow these direction and you will be an expert every time.

1kg boned loin of pork

To cook pork

Score rind of pork on bench, roll up firmly and secure with string at 2cm intervals. Rub oil and salt into rind. Place pork on a wire rack in a baking dish. Bake uncovered in hot oven for 10 minutes or until rind starts to crackle. Reduce to moderate temperature and bake a further 90 minutes. Remove from oven and keep warm.

Apple seasoning

Ingredients

30g butter

1 teaspoon oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 stick celery, finely chopped

1 medium apple, finely chopped

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

3½ cups stale breadcrumbs

1 egg, lightly beaten

Method

Heat butter and oil in pan, add onions, garlic, and celery and cook until onion is soft. Stir in apple, rind, and herbs. Cook until apple is soft. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in remaining ingredients.

Serve pork with apple on the side