Frying Pork Crackling

[scoobysoo]

I have decided to cook the crackling separately from the joint of pork I have, and was wondering if I could do it in a frying pan?

[puddicat]

never have tried that method scooby, why would you want to do that!!!

[country_boy]

Not heard of it done in a frying pan, but grilling it will do the job

[scoobysoo]

Just thought it would be easier

[valerieb1254]

I've just done some today,did it in the oven. I don't think I'd like to try frying it as I think it would spit and splatter everywhere.
Val.

[scoobysoo]

How long for Val?

[shaneystar2]

Years ago my Mum used to put the pork fat in the oven and render it down . This gave fat for cooking and the lovely crackling to crunch on . Just put it in the bottom of the oven an let it sozzle .

[valerieb1254]

I think it was only in for about half an hour on 200,but it wasn't very thick and mine was already part cooked. Good Luck.
Val.

[scoobysoo]

Thank you. Think I'll stick in in the oven with the spuds

[valerieb1254]

Hi shaneystar2 you've got me reminiscing again,my mum used to do the same.

[puddicat]

scooby get your joint which will have crackling fat on the top make sure its scored and dry,rub a little salt and vegetable oil on top, put in the oven at 200/220 degrees for 20 to 30minutes till crispy, then lower heat to 170degrees for about a hour, it depends on the weight of the piece of pork on long the cooking time will take!

[shaneystar2]

Lol... Val.. as soon it was done we were like moths to a flame !
Lovely it was ..all that juicy fat and the crunchy crackling .

I can hear the cholesterol brigade shuddering as I type :))