We recommend that you place the seasoned joint (split facing down) on a trivet over a little water and cover with foil for all but the last hour of cooking. This should keep the meat moist (this is vital!).
Allow 20 mins per pound in a fairly hot preheated oven (typically 180˚C).
Baste the joint several times during the last hour when you remove the foil to brown the skin.
You may choose to lay bacon strips over the joint before cooking.
Test with a skewer to ensure that the juices run clear and the meat is cooked in the centre of your roll.
1 tablespoon olive oil
500g Pork, frying steak, chicken or turkey - diced
1 onion - chopped
2 carrots - sliced
150g field or button mushrooms - sliced
200g kale - coarsely chopped
50g red or green Thai curry paste (more if you want a hotter curry)
400ml Coconut Milk
Preparation Instructions:
The beauty of this curry is not only is it delicious and so easy to make, but there is so much scope for you to add your favourite ingredients and put your own twist on it!
Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 40 mins
Serves 2/3
Heat a large saucpan on a moderate heat.
Add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion, mushrooms and meat.
Stir until meat has been browned and a little golden.
Add the curry paste. Stir and bring to boil.
Add the coconut milk, mix well and bring to boil.
Add the carrots and kale. Mix well.
Reduce the heat to low, put the lid on and leave to simmer.
1 tbsp groundnut oil
4 lean smoked back bacon rashers - chopped and rind removed
6 skinless chicken breasts - whole
700g new potatoes - thickly sliced
1 bunch asparagus (200g) - trimmed and diagonally sliced (keep tips whole)
250ml Farmhouse cider (or ½ a mini-flagon)
1 tbsp cornflour , blended with a little water to make a paste
280ml Helsett Farm Double Cream
2 tbsp parsley - chopped
Preparation Instructions:
Serves 6
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the bacon until golden.
Remove set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
Add the chicken to the pan and lightly fry for 4-5 mins to brown on both sides.
Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a pan of salted boiling water for 10 mins or until tender. Cook the asparagus in a steamer over the potatoes for 6-8 mins or simply boil with the potatoes for the last 6-8mins.
Pour the cider over the chicken, bring to the boil then reduce heat.
Put the bacon back in the pan and simmer for 10-15 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the cornflour paste until lightly thickened.
Add the double cream and season. Stir in the drained vegetables and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.