BBQ pork roast

BBQ pork roast

1 h
Impress your guests with a juicy BBQ pork roast with crispy crackling and a fresh, light salad on the side! Go all out for your big summer party or consider moving your weekend family roast outside in the beautiful weather, fire up the BBQ, and get cooking. The meat is juicy with crispy crackling on top, while a light salad with an Asian-inspired dressing adds a bit of freshness to a hot summer day.
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Instructions

Pork roast
  • If you use a kettle BBQ, fill a BBQ starter with approx. 35 briquettes and light it up. Distribute hot briquettes on each side of the BBQ – for indirect heat. The top and bottom dampers must be open. Place the foil tray in the centre. If you use a gas BBQ, turn on the burners on the sides to roast at indirect heat. Allow the BBQ to heat up, and then place the foil tray in the centre.
  • Check if the crackling of the pork roast is scored all the way through. If needed, check with a sharp knife, especially the sides. Make sure not to cut all the way down into the meat. Rub salt between all the cracklings. Place the roast on the rack with the crackling facing up and close the BBQ lid.
  • Cook the pork roast for approx. 1 hour until the centre temperature is approx. 65°. If the crackling is not crispy, you can cut it off and grill it over direct heat – keep an eye on the crackling and keep the meat warm while doing so. If the crackling is close to crispy, simply turn the roast over, crackling side down, and cook for a few minutes over direct heat.
Salad
  • Cut the stem off the broccoli and remove the woody base. Cut the stem into thin sticks and the rest of the broccoli into florets. Place broccoli and sweet peas in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Leave to soak for about 1 minute, then pour them into a colander and pour cold water over them. Split the sweet peas.
  • Mix lime juice, honey, soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger, sesame oil and salt in a bowl. Toss broccoli, sweet peas, plums, and onion in the dressing and let it sit on the worktop for about 15 minutes.
  • Toss in the salad leaves and coriander just before serving.
Serve with
  • Cut pork roast into slices and plate with salad, Greek yoghurt, and warm naan bread.
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Tips

If you have the time, consider letting the roast rest. 10-15 minutes is enough to minimise the amount of steam that might soften the crackling. Cover loosely with foil, leaving the sides open to let the steam escape, and making sure it does not touch the crackling. 10-15 minutes is sufficient to make the juices redistribute without softening the crackling. That way, every slice is sure to be deliciously juicy and incredibly flavourful.

Tips

Another method to ensure the BBQ pork roast will achieve the perfect level of tenderness and juiciness is to continually baste the meat. A mop sauce usually consists of vinegar and spices that give the meat a mild but complementary tangy and acidic taste. It helps to keep the meat impeccably moist, while also infusing new depths of flavour. Just be mindful that the cooking time for the BBQ pork roast may increase if you frequently open the BBQ to baste the meat.

Questions about pork roast on BBQ

A classic BBQ pork roast makes the perfect summer meal for the whole family. To learn more about it, go through our answers to the most-asked questions about it!

How to BBQ a pork roast?
Preheat a BBQ, for example, a kettle BBQ or gas BBQ. Score the pork roast's crackling deeply but without cutting down into the meat. Rub salt in between and on the crackling and place the roast on the rack with the crackling side up. Cook for approx. 1 hour, checking for an internal temperature of 65°C. If the crackling is not yet crisp, cut it off the roast, and barbecue it directly while keeping the meat warm on the side. Optionally, briefly barbecue the meat crackling-side down for extra crispiness instead of cutting it off.
What temperature for pork roast on BBQ?
In general, try to cook your BBQ pork roast at a temperature of 220°C for normal cooking times. Aim for a temperature between the range of 110-120°C for slow-cooking the BBQ pork roast. This lower temperature causes the collagen in the meat to break down slowly, resulting in a more tender and flavourful roast. The internal temperature of the roast should be around 65°C for that perfectly tender and mouth-wateringly juicy interior.
What to serve with BBQ pork roast?
Serve the BBQ pork roast with a light and fresh side that tastes delicious but does not steal away the spotlight from the roast. We suggest a refreshing flavourful green salad with both sweet and savoury fruits and vegetables combined with a full of flavours. You can also serve it with grilled vegetables, garlic bread, roasted potatoes, potato salad, or the like.
What cut of meat is best for pork roast on BBQ?
While it is possible to use pork shoulder for a BBQ pork roast, we highly encourage you to seek out a cut of loin or pork belly. These cuts contain a larger amount of fat with a thicker layer of skin. Why is that important? Because you want the best crackling, and the best crackling comes from that fat-and-skin combination.

Ingredients

Pork roast
Joint of pork loin (approx. 2 kg)
1
Salt (approx.)
1 tsp
Salad
Broccoli
700 g
Sweet peas
200 g
Freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tbsp
Acacia honey
3 tbsp
Soy sauce
3 tbsp
Thai fish sauce (approx.)
1½ tbsp
Finely grated fresh ginger (approx.)
1½ tbsp
Sesame oil (approx.)
1½ tbsp
Coarse salt (to taste)
1 tsp
Plums in wedges (approx. 300 g)
8
Finely chopped red onions
2
Roasted, salted cashews nuts
100 g
Rinsed mixed baby salads leaves
100 g
Fresh coriander
400 ml
Serve with
Greek yoghurt – with a sprinkling of pepper
600 ml
Naan bread (approx. 500 g)
4
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Host the perfect summer party with BBQ pork roast and a light salad

The warm sun, friends and family laughing, and the BBQ filling the air with familiar smoky smells – that is what we all want when hosting the perfect summer party. With a BBQ pork roast served with savoury and sweet salad, everyone will be impressed by not only the delicious aromas filling the air but also its beautiful looks.

The meat is filled with irresistible savoury juices and the crispy crackling on top adds a salty counterpoint to the meat as well as an irresistible crunch with each bite. To balance it out, serve with a light salad with gorgeous greens, sweet plums, and salted cashew nuts, tossed in a dressing of sauces and flavours from Asian cuisine, giving the meal an Asian-inspired twist that fits perfectly with a hot summer day. Serve with creamy yoghurt and naan for a fresh kick, keeping with Asian cuisine!

Make a classic pork roast with crackling on the BBQ

Everyone should experience the delicious taste of a classic pork roast with crackling made on the BBQ. When the meat is cooked, the layer of fat under the pork skin renders and melts, naturally basting the pork. That way, the meat will retain its moist juices and further develop its rich flavours. The heat will also trigger the natural sugars in the meat, allowing them to caramelise and bring out a mild sweetness. Cooking on the BBQ infuses the pork with its BBQ aromas and smoky depths of flavour while giving it a beautiful, charred exterior.

And while you have the BBQ fired up, why not make a few extra side dishes to go with the salad? Try a sweet and flavourful grilled peach salad or classic grilled corn on the cob, and, to complement the Asian flavours of the meal, serve with a creamy tahini dressing that goes perfectly with plums, Asian sauces, and the sweetness of the meat.

Juicy meat and crispy crackling

Taste means a lot when making a BBQ pork roast – but so does texture. You want foods with complementary consistencies, ones that are soft and crunchy to give you the best mouthfeel. With juicy meat and crispy crackling, you get just that! The meat will retain its moisture, allowing every bite to be juicy, soft, and savoury – as it should be. And as the pork slowly melts in your mouth, the crunchy crackling will give a kick to the whole eating experience with its salty crispness.

Add your own touch

If you want to experiment with your BBQ pork roast and shake things up, look to the seasoning. We all love a salty, crunchy crackling, but sometimes trying new things can be a wonderful experience. So, in addition to salt, use spices like smoked paprika, chilli powder, or cayenne pepper to give the meat a bit of heat without sacrificing the crispness of the crackling. A blend of herbs and garlic might also serve as a great seasoning, giving the meat a boost of freshness. Consider adding these spices halfway through the cooking time, as some herbs and spices might burn due to the high heat.

You can also glaze the meat with a combination of honey, soy sauce, and mustard. This will also give the crackling a sweeter and more savoury element, as this sweet rub embraces the meat as well as the crackling.

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