Boneless Rolled Pork Leg Joint

⭐ great taste® 2023

If you’re craving a sensational pork roast, look no further than Swaledale’s Boneless Rolled Pork Leg Joint, expertly cut and rolled by our skilled butchery team. Unlike its neighbours – the pork shoulder and pork belly – this premium roasting joint is a leaner cut that carves into beautifully uniform slices. Perfect for a Sunday roast, family dinner, or festive feast, this joint is easy to cook and delivers exceptional flavour. For the best results, let the joint reach room temperature naturally before roasting and ensure the skin is thoroughly dry for the ultimate crackling. As a lean cut, pork leg requires less cooking time than other joints and is best enjoyed roasted to medium, with a delicate blush of pink.

This succulent pork joint is a joy to prepare and a delight to eat. Season generously, roast at 160°C, and finish at 220°C for perfectly crisp crackling. Whether it’s a centrepiece for Christmas dinner or a special occasion, remember to rest the joint after cooking for tender, juicy meat every time.

Inspiration from Chef George Ryle
"It’s no secret that pork roasts exceptionally well with fruit, the mind jumps straight to apple as a classic pairing, but we recommend you try quince when the season is right. Fill a roasting tray with a couple of peeled, quartered and cored quince, plus a few shallots and plenty of sage leaves. Lay the seasoned joint on top and add a glass or two of cider before roasting and resting. Serve with potatoes roasted in olive oil, rosemary and garlic and blanched cavolo nero.

Alternatively, try quartering and roasting a hispi cabbage in a hot oven, so that the edges begin to blacken and char, then spoon over plenty of anchovy and rosemary butter. A lovely combination of salty and umami flavours that go brilliantly with the pork.

Or half and caramelise some heads of endive, then braise them in a little cider, bay leaves and a couple of knobs of butter. The natural bitterness of the endive makes for an excellent counterpoint to the fat and crackle of the pork."

great taste® Judges' Comments
"This is a well-cooked leg of pork with an incredible crackling... this juicy joint of pork delivered a good hit of flavour that served to elevate the meat. This was a tender joint with a striking pork flavour that would make a great centrepiece for a roast dinner."