How do you make crackling tips crispy?

Note: to achieve great crackling, getting the oven temperature correct is critical. We recommend the use of an 'oven thermometer' to verify that the stated oven temperature is accurate.

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1. Not enough salt - use the full amount specified in the recipe to cover the pork belly rind when dry brining as this is what causes the crackling to puff up and become crispy when the salt reacts with the fat. You can mix it with some oil to help it coat the pork if you need to. Rub it into the skin really well, including into the scored grooves.
2. The skin wasn't dry enough. Make sure to pat the pork completely dry before rubbing in the salt and oil as excess moisture will stop it from crisping up.
3. It's important to score the skin if you want it really crisp. You'll need a sharp knife for this, or ask your butcher to do it for you.
4. Insufficient heat will make it hard for the skin to get really crisp. Make sure to take the pork out of the fridge 30 minutes before you cook it so that the meat reaches room temperature. A high starting temperature (240C/220C fan/gas 9 in this recipe) is essential for crisping up the pork. We recommend turning the oven on about 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven) before you're ready to start cooking.

What is the best way to cook pork crackling?

There are two schools of thought when it comes to cooking methods for the perfect crackling:

1. Start with a really high oven temperature and then lower this down after around 25 minutes.
2. The other is to start with a low temperature and then heat it up at the end.

We prefer to go with the first method as there's less chance of the meat drying out if you aren't heating it up at the end. Saying that, if the crackling is not perfect by the end of cooking, you can always turn the heat right up to allow the skin to blister.

For more inspiration, see how to make pork belly and how to cook pork shoulder. Discover easy dinner ideas with our pulled pork guide and pork chop recipes.

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If you find that the crackling isn't as crispy as you'd like near the end of the roasting time, turn the heat up and cook for a further 10-15 mins. Be careful not to overcook the meat though, as it will become dry.

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