Pork Crackling and Scratchings

Roast pork is so good to eat, but I think the best bit is the crackling – good, crunchy, salted pork flavour.

To get good, crispy crackling, the skin has to be scored with a sharp knife just deep enough to break through. Brush the skin lightly with cooking oil or lard, then sprinkle liberally with salt before roasting. The salt will draw any water from the skin and leave a very crisp fi