Tesco Finest British Crackling Pork Shoulder Joint
Nutrition information
| Typical Values | Per 100g | Per 150g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1290kJ / 310kcal | 1935kJ / 465kcal |
| Fat | 21.6g | 32.4g |
| Saturates | 7.7g | 11.5g |
| Available Carbohydrate | 1.0g | 1.5g |
| Sugars | 0.1g | 0.2g |
| Fibre | 1.0g | 1.5g |
| Protein | 27.4g | 41.1g |
| Salt | 0.15g | 0.23g |
| * Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal) | - | - |
| As sold | - | - |
Preparation and Usage
Cooking instructionsRemove from packaging and dry the rind thoroughly, leave to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.Again, dry the rind thoroughly, lightly rub with oil, and sprinkle the whole surface of the rind evenly with salt.For Pulled PorkOven - 230°C/Fan 210°C/Gas 8 4 hoursPlace on a roasting tin and cover the sides with foil ensuring it doesn't cover the rind. Place in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 40 minutes.Reduce temperature to 160°C/Fan 140°C/Gas 4 and cook for remaining time. Remove crackling before pulling. Pour sauce of your choice over the pulled pork and stir and return to oven for 5 minutes before serving with the crackling.Oven - 230°C/Fan 210°C/Gas 8For weight see front of pack. Calculate the cooking time at 30 minutes per 500g plus 30 minutes. Place on a roasting tin and cover the sides with foil ensuring it doesn't cover the rind. Place in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 40 minutes.Reduce temperature to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6 and cook for remaining time. Allow to rest in a warm place for 10-15 minutes before serving. Remove crackling before slicing. For best results carve across the width of the joint into slices.CautionAlways wash hands, surfaces and utensils after contact with raw meat.ImportantNot suitable for microwave cooking.Not suitable for cooking from frozen. All appliances vary, these are guidelines only. Tesco recommends that meat products are cooked thoroughly.
Oven
Instructions: Remove from packaging and dry the rind thoroughly, leave to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Again, dry the rind thoroughly, lightly rub with oil, and sprinkle the whole surface of the rind evenly with salt For Pulled Pork 230°C/Fan 210°C/Gas 8 4 hrs Place on a roasting tin and cover the sides with foil ensuring it doesn't cover the rind. Place in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 40 minutes. Reduce temperature to 160°C/Fan 140°C/Gas 4 and cook for remaining time. Remove crackling before pulling. Pour sauce of your choice over the pulled pork and stir and return to oven for 5 minutes before serving with the crackling. 230°C/Fan 210°C/Gas 8 Calculate the cooking time at 30 minutes per 500g plus 30 minutes. Place on a roasting tin and cover the sides with foil ensuring it doesn't cover the rind. Place in the centre of a pre-heated oven for 40 minutes. Reduce temperature to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6 and cook for remaining time. Allow to rest in a warm place for 10-15 minutes before serving. Remove crackling before slicing. For best results carve across the width of the joint into slices.
Microwave
Instructions: Not suitable for microwave cooking.
Storage
Suitable for freezing. Ideally freeze as soon as possible after purchase but always by 'use by' date shown.
Defrost thoroughly for a minimum of 24 hours in the fridge. Once defrosted use within 24 hours and do not refreeze.
Follow the preparation guidelines above.
Not suitable for cooking from frozen.
Keep refrigerated. Once opened, consume within 1 day and by ‘use by’ date shown.
Produce of
Not for EU , Origin UK
Recycling
Film. Don't Recycle
RSPCA Assured - Certification Mark, The outdoor bred pork in this product comes from producers inspected to RSPCA welfare standards by the RSPCA's independently certified farm assurance scheme.© Tesco 2025.
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Caution: Always wash hands, surfaces and utensils after contact with raw meat..
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