Preheat the oven to 180°
Pat the pork dry with kitchen paper
Score the skin at 2cm intervals using a very sharp knife
Rub with olive oil and salt
In a roasting dish, place open on a wire rack – or place pork on a bed of sliced parsnips or potatoes
Roast the leg for the required time: for every 500 g, roast for 30 minutes + 15 minutes.
The skin should be golden and crispy once the roast is ready
Remove from oven and leave to rest for 10mins
Carve against the grain, and serve with any of the suggestions above or a side dish of your choice
