If you love pork, then you're probably a big fan of roasts. Fresh and delicious from the oven, it's a true German specialty. Especially pork bellyis ideal due to its high fat content. But cuts like pork neck (also known as shoulder or collar), pork loin, carré, and shoulder are also suitable. All parts of the pig are utilized: the extremities, known as pork hock, knuckle, or Eisbein, are very popular in German cuisine. Larger roasts are much more successful than small cuts. Should there be any leftovers for once, a cold roast also tastes great, or you can prepare a delicious aspik from it. Basically, pork must be cooked through, but it must not become dry. A very light pink center is ideal. The fat content already protects it to a large extent, and another indicator is the core temperature. The meat is tender and pink inside at a core temperature of about 60 to 65 degrees Celsius, and from 70 to 80 degrees Celsius, the roast is cooked through.