To Roast a Leg of Pork

Name: To Roast a Leg of Pork
Ingredients: as needed Sage; as needed Onions; as needed Black Pepper; as needed Salt; as needed Apple sauce; as needed Potatoes

A classic recipe for roasting a leg of pork, with instructions for preparation and serving.

Ingredients

as needed Sage
as needed Onions
as needed Black Pepper
as needed Salt
as needed Apple sauce
as needed Potatoes

Instructions

1Choose a small leg of fine young pork. Cut a slit in the knuckle with a sharp knife, and fill the space with chopped sage and onions, a little pepper, and salt.
2Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Place the pork in the oven and roast for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). When half done, score the skin in slices, but do not cut deeper than the outer rind.
3Serve the roasted pork with apple sauce and potatoes.