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THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TABLE BEGINS WITH PORK
AS AUSTRALIANS BEGIN TO PLAN FOR A DIFFERENT LOOKING CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR, WHEN IT COMES TO A FESTIVE FEAST, AUSTRALIAN HAM AND ROAST PORK ARE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT FOR MANY.
Australian Pork Limited General Manager, Mitch Edwards, said this Christmas will be one to remember after such a challenging year. And Christmas just isn’t Christmas without roast pork with crackling and a ham on the bone. Mr Edwards was keen to point out though – “while all fresh pork is proudly Australian grown, it’s unfortunate that the majority of ham in Australia is made using imported pork. “Australian pork farmers have some of the highest standards for animal welfare and on-farm management in the world. And after a period of drought, bushfires and COVID-19 impacts on pork processing, our farmers need customers buying Australian grown pork products more than ever before,” he said. To ensure shoppers are choosing a ham made using Australian pork, they should look for a ham with a bone in. This is because bone-in ham can’t be imported due to Australia’s strict biosecurity protocols. Otherwise, for boneless portions of ham customers should look for the country of origin label on the packaging. The bar chart beneath the green and gold kangaroo should be almost full. If the bar chart has a low percentage of Australian ingredients, then it’s been made using imported pork. Once an Australian ham and pork for roasting have been chosen, a visit to www.pork.com.au is a must, for a variety of recipes, tips and tricks for roasting pork or glazing hams. “A glazed ham is always a show-stopper. But a pork roast topped with crispy crackling is the quintessential showpiece, with a crunch that’s sure to satisfy,” Mr Edwards said. »
SO HOW DO YOU ENSURE YOUR CRACKLING IS CRUNCHY?
“Preparation can start the night before, removing the roast from its packaging and scoring the rind and placing it back in the fridge, uncovered, to dry out. “When you’re ready to cook, pour boiling water over the pork, thoroughly dry again, rub in oil and salt and then place it in a hot oven and let that heat work its magic.” Of course, once that crackle is perfect and the ham is cooked with its juicy glaze, the real challenge is ensuring you get some. “Crackling is joyful, and that crunch is so satisfying, you’ll find it’s quickly snatched up and enjoyed by your guests,” Mr Edwards said. “The good news is, a whole or half leg of ham can last in a cotton or canvas bag for weeks post-Christmas Day – leftovers for all!” For recipe inspiration, tips for a perfect roast or ham, or full cooking instructions, visit
www.pork.com.au
How to Guarantee a Merry Christmas
Crispy Skin Pork Belly with Maple & Mustard Apples
Prep time: 30min Cook time: 3hrs Ingredients • 2 kg boneless pork belly •1 tbsp olive oil •1 tbsp sea salt flakes •2 large brown onions, thickly sliced •6 large sprigs fresh thyme + extra to serve •1 cup salt-reduced chicken stock
Maple & mustard apples
• 770g Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered & cored •1/3 cup maple syrup •1/3 cup water •2 tsp Dijon mustard Method 1. Preheat oven to 240˚C/220˚C fan-forced. Using a sharp knife, score the pork rind at 1cm intervals. Rub pork rind with oil then rub with salt. 2. Fold a large sheet of foil to make a double layered rectangle (larger than the pork belly). Place foil onto into a large shallow heavy-based baking pan. 3. Arrange onions on the foil and top with thyme. Pour over stock. 4. Place pork, flesh-side down, over onions. Crimp the foil edges around pork below the level of the rind (this allows pork crackling to remain crisp).
Roast for 30 minutes. 5. Decrease oven to 160˚C/140˚C fan-forced and roast pork for 2 hours or until very tender. Remove from oven and set aside for 15 minutes to rest. 6. To make maple & mustard apples, place apples, maple sugar and water into a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15-20 minutes until tender. Roughly break up apples with a wooden spoon and stir through mustard. 7. Slice pork belly and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with maple & mustard apples. Sprinkle with extra thyme. Drizzle with the warmed pan juices and serve with the baked onions if liked.
Burnt Honey, Whiskey & Orange Glazed Ham
Prep time: 30min Cook time: 1hr 15min Ingredients • 1 x 8-10 kg ham leg, rind removed • Mustard and ham jam, to serve
Burnt honey, whiskey & orange glazed ham
• 3/4 cup honey •1/3 cup brown sugar •1/3 cup orange juice •1/3 cup Scotch whiskey Method 1. To make the glaze, place honey into a medium saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes (the mixture will bubble so keep an eye on it while it is on the heat) or until deep golden. Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, orange juice and whiskey. Return to heat and simmer, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 45 minutes or until syrupy. 2. Preheat oven to 180˚C fan-forced. Using a sharp knife or Stanley knife, score the ham fat (not the flesh) lengthways in 2cm intervals. Wrap the hock in foil (this prevents it from burning). 3. Place ham on a greased rack in a baking dish lined with foil (see tip). 4. Brush the ham fat a few times to evenly coat with glaze. Bake for 50 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze occasionally, or until ham is golden and caramelised. 5. Slice and serve warm or cold with mustard and ham jam.
Tip: For ease, use a large disposable foil roasting pan and place on a large baking tray.
Choose Australian grown pork this Xmas
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