Leg of pork - oven roast or slow cook?

lbt_2

Hi

I got a half price leg of pork from Mr T and I wondered what is the best way to cook it - haven't bought one before

Should I put in my slow cooker with celery and other veg - maybe some white wine, or oven roast?

Any ideas?

Thanks

NJW69

I think I'd put it in the slow cooker. If you put it in without any water it comes out similar to roasted but more tender.

Newbird

You can roast pork leg, there will be cooking instructions for ordinary ovens on the label. Usually about 30mins per 500gms and 30mins extra at 200'c ish, fan ovens will cook a bit quicker.

Don't forget to let it rest for 10-15 mins or so after it comes out of the oven before carving. Add salt on top of the skin if you want crispy crackling-that's if it still has the rind on.

Penelope_Penguin

I'd slow roast it in the oven; not keen on slow cookers

Penny. x

ariba10

Penelope_Penguin wrote: »

I'd slow roast it in the oven; not keen on slow cookers

Penny. x

A month ago we would have said the same, but having cooked a Boned shoulder of Pork in the slow cooker over the holidays I would have to disagree.

lbt_2

ariba10 wrote: »

A month ago we would have said the same, but having cooked a Boned shoulder of Pork in the slow cooker over the holidays I would have to disagree.

What did you put in with it? Did it produce much liquid?

I was thinking of putting in some celery, carrots, onions and a little white wine.

ginnyknit

I read this thread today as I just got a big peice of pork for 2 quid from Mr T and didnt want to put the oven on, so in it went and the slow cooker is nicely warming the kitchen too. Will report back with the results!

hotcookie101

NO! How can you put a pork joint in a slow cooker? It won't crackle! I would roast slowly in the oven yummy crispy crackling mmmm

lbt_2

ginnyknit wrote: »

I read this thread today as I just got a big peice of pork for 2 quid from Mr T and didnt want to put the oven on, so in it went and the slow cooker is nicely warming the kitchen too. Will report back with the results!

Mmmm ... look forward to hearing. It is half price at the mo so I might go back for some more

gizmo111

Pork is great in the slow cooker - really tender, I just put it in the oven for 20 mins ot get the crackling whilst pots are roasting.

sjd069

I cook all my meat in the slow cooker.......amazing, like Gizmo's idea