Add the potatoes to a large pan of cold water, bring to the boil and simmer ... Bring approximately 500ml/18fl oz of water to the boil. Place the pork joint on a trivet or cooling rack set over ...

But a pork joint is a worthy alternative for those craving something else. When cooked correctly, you can scrape off a layer of savoury, crisp crackling before tucking into the tender pork meat.