I watched
Lorraine Pascale's first series
Baking Made Easy earlier this year. Her recipes were so good, clear and straight forward, that I bought her book and have used it many times since.
I was delighted to see her back on television with
Home Cooking Made Easy, and pre-ordered the accompanying book. When I saw her make this scrumptious meal
(recipe here) earlier this week, I decided it would be a perfect autumn Sunday lunch, and so it proved to be!
I was unable to buy a 2Kg shoulder of pork so substituted a 1.5kg leg of pork, with crackling on it! Because the pork was a smaller size I reduced the cooking time a little.
Next time I will cook some more shallots and possibly some other root vegetables, such as parsnips.
I followed all her steps, and we had a really tasty lunch. And as she says, it is all made in one roasting dish, so you cut down on the washing up, a real bonus!
If you haven't ordered the book yet, I highly recommend it. Or you could do as Jennifer has done and add it to your
Christmas List!
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| Completely delicious - and one dish - Perfect! |
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| Very few ingredients to get started |
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| I must get a pestle and mortar! |
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Rubbing in the fennel, peppercorns and salt
I should have made some more cuts in the crackling |
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| When we returned from our walk, I added the potatos |
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| Shallots, garlic, carrots and pears |
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| Roasting in the oven |
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| preparing the gravy |
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| And a good splash of wine! |
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| The pears were superb, so much better then apple sauce |
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| Oh No! There's not much left for the dog! |
I have also made a wonderful chutney from the book, which I will post during the week.
NB I bought the book myself, and have not been asked to post about it.
PS I was asked to work this week (I sometimes do supply teaching at my little girl's school) so my plan to spend Thursday commenting on other blogs and posting some recipes, disappeared. Thank you for all your kind comments on my last post, and I will catch up with everyone during the week, (as long as all the teachers are well and back at school!)
Jude x
The pork meal looks fabulous - I do love Lorraine Pascale's food, it's simple and totally delicious. The book is definitely on my Christmas List! I was going to make the chutney today but didn't get around to it (helping with homework most of the afternoon), it's definitely on the agenda for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteNice idea with the pears, I'll have to try that next time. I love doing an all in one roast, So easy, but very tasty. xx
ReplyDeleteI beleive from the whole title I first noticed crackling(I love it).You have made a wonderfull combination for a great roast:)
ReplyDeleteI have Lorraine's baking book and everything I've tried has turned out very well. The new book has been ordered as a Christmas present from my son to me.
ReplyDeleteDinner looks great.
Jennifer, it's a great choice for Christmas, you can look forward to sime super meals in the New Year. The chutney is fab, hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteSerendipity, isn't one dish cooking great ? And the pears are fab.
Dzoli, thank you, if you follow the link you'll find the recipe it's delicious.
Cookie Jar, the baking book is wonderful, and what a lovely present to look forward to.
Sorry, that should read some, not sime!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks like a proper feast! I recently made a fennel rubbed pork recipe I found on BBC Good Food, and the fennel seed complimented the pork perfectly! This is one to try next time!
ReplyDeleteOne dish roasts are definitely the way forward! This looks great autumnal food.
ReplyDeleteOOOOH! I LOVE this recipe Jude, I love all in one roasts and this looks amazing! I have her baking book and I now must get this book too......I will ask Father Christmas this year!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY series of photos too......
Karen