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On Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:50:55 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "graham" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 29/03/2016 9:17 PM, JBurns wrote:
> >> On Sun, 20 Mar 2016 08:44:05 -0400, Nancy Young
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>> I've never seen it at the store ... never looked for it, either ...
> >>> but there it was at Costco, a big package of it. Looked good,
> >>> but I don't know what people do with it.
> >>>
> >>> Ideas?
> >>>
> >>> nancy
> >>
> >> I use this recipe
> >>
> >> http://allrecipes.com.au/recipe/1545...crackling.aspx
> >>
> >> I use double the apples under the pork, and they end up like baby
> >> food. I add them to the sauce. The sauce is delicious. If the
> >> crackling isn't crispy enough finish off under the broiler, just make
> >> sure you watch it or it will burn.
> >>
> >> JB
> >>

> > Rather than dry the skin with paper towels, if you can plan ahead, leave
> > the pork uncovered in the fridge for a couple of days.

>
> Yes, that works really well.
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Here's a technique you could try. I haven't tried it myself because it's tough finding a suitable piece. You might be able to though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr6xswgiIyA