Dive into a world of mouthwatering flavours with our Weber Q roast pork! Think succulent, juicy pork beneath a golden, crispy crackling. New to Weber Q? Don’t worry! This simple yet delicious recipe will have you crafting the perfect roast pork in no time.

Why you’ll love the Weber Q roast pork

Crackle Nirvana: You won’t believe the crackling I get on my Weber Q! Forget that rubbery stuff. This is golden, crispy perfection. Every bite cracks, shatters, and explodes with juicy pork flavour. Imagine the look on everyone’s face when you bring out this roast pork.
Juicy Feast Every Time: The Weber Q keeps all the juices locked in, making every bite of roast pork super tender and delicious.
Effortless Weekend Win: The Weber Q makes roast pork a breeze! Score the meat, season it, throw it on the grill, and relax. Restaurant-quality pork with barely any effort—the grill does the work, and you enjoy the fun!
Crispy Crackling, even from Vacuum-Sealed Pork: Just rub the skin with salt and leave it uncovered in the fridge overnight. The fridge dries it out perfectly, and then your Weber Q works its magic!

Ingredients to make Weber Q Roast Pork

With this straightforward guide and three ingredients, you’re all set to create a crackling masterpiece. Even with vacuum-sealed pork, this trick is an absolute game-changer.

The ingredients you’ll need are:

A leg of boneless pork: The boneless leg of pork provides the juicy canvas for our crackling masterpiece.
Sea salt flakes: Generously applied, draw out moisture and create the perfect base for a crispy crackle.
Olive oil: Brushed lightly, it helps the salt stick and adds a touch of richness to the crackling while roasting.

How to make Weber Q roast pork?

Is the skin bone dry? First, take a sharp knife and score the pork skin, keeping about a 2-centimetre gap between each line. Don’t cut into the flesh underneath—it’s all about the skin here.

Splash extra virgin olive oil all over the skin, and don’t forget the bottom and sides of the pork.

Now comes the fun part: the salt. Sprinkle a generous amount of granulated salt or salt flakes all over the skin, including the score marks.

Fire up your Weber Q

Ready to grill? Let’s set up the Weber Q for convection cooking. Place a new convection tray on the grill—Weber Q trays align perfectly with the holes on the grill to prevent any unwanted movement. Now, pop a trivet on top of the tray.

Fire up your Weber Q by turning on the gas bottle and then both control knobs to the START/HI position. Hit the ignition switch to ignite the BBQ.

Got a Weber Baby Q? Just turn the control knob to START/HI. Now is a good time to rest a meat probe on the convection tray if you have one – it’ll give you the temperature of the BBQ. Run it at this setting for 10-15 minutes to get your Weber Q hot and ready with the lid closed.

Prepare your Roast Pork

Preparing the Pork for roasting in your Weber Q

Place your pork in the centre of the trivet, and listen for that satisfying sizzle. Insert your other meat probe into the centre of the pork, but avoid the bone if there is one – we don’t want to misread the pork’s internal temperature.

Remember to close the lid to keep that heat locked in.

Maintaining the temperature of your Weber Q is key: If you’re using the Medium or Family Q series, turn the small gas control knob to the LOW position and keep the large control knob in the HI position. If you’ve got a Weber Q Baby, there is no need to adjust anything. Let your pork roast sit for about 25 to 30 minutes at this setting. Trust me, resist the urge to peek.

You should have crackle!

35 to 45 minutes in, your pork will already be crackling. Feel free to take a sneak peek at this point. Now, turn the smaller control knob to the OFF position and the large control knob to the ROAST position.

The temperature will start off high, but it’ll come down soon once you turn the control knob to the medium position.

And don’t worry about burning the roast. Keep the roast at around 190°C to 230°C or 375°F to 450°F at all times. Adjust the control between HI and Medium as needed.

Get the veggies on!

Once your pork hits an internal temperature of 45°C or 113°F, you can add your roast vegetables around the pork. They’ll soak up all that smokey pork goodness.

Keep an eye on your Weber Q and pork temperatures with your meat probe. When the pork’s internal temperature reaches 155°F or 68°C, you can remove the meat probe (don’t forget to wear gloves!).

Transfer the pork to a serving plate and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. This will bring the internal temperature to around 160°F or 71°C, which is just right for eating.

After the rest, take off the crackling and break it into bite-size pieces. Carve your meat, serve it up with those tasty roast veggies and dive in. Enjoy!

How long does roast pork take to cook in the Weber Q?

Weight of Pork (Kg)	Weight of Pork (lbs)	Approximate Cooking Time
1 kg	2.2 lbs	1 hour – 1 hour 30 minutes
2 kg	4.4 lbs	2 hours – 2 hours 30 minutes
3 kg	6.6 lbs	3 hours – 3 hours 30 minutes
4 kg	8.8 lbs	4 hours – 4 hours 30 minutes
5 kg	11 lbs	5 hours – 5 hours 30 minutes

Cooktime and weight table for Weber Q roast pork

Remember, these are just estimates and can be influenced by a range of factors, such as the thickness of the roast and the precise temperature of your Weber Q grill. To ensure perfect cooking, it is highly recommended to use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of your roast.

Recipe tips

Score Deeply: Use a sharp knife to score the skin about 2mm deep, leaving 2cm gaps, without piercing the flesh. This allows fat to render and crisp up the crackling.
Salt Generously: Don’t skimp on salt! Rub it into the scored areas and all over the skin to draw out moisture and enhance crackling.
Dry is Key: Pat the skin dry with paper towels before salting to remove any surface moisture that might hinder crackling.
Oil Up: Lightly brush or spray the skin with oil just before cooking to help the salt stick and encourage browning.
Scorching Heat: Preheat your Weber Q to around 230°C with the lid closed for at least 10 minutes. This initial blast is crucial for crackling development.

Weber Q roast pork recipe FAQ

The cut of pork you choose is important for getting the best crackling. Generally, the best cuts for crackling are those with a good, even layer of fat beneath the skin.

The most commonly chosen cut for roast pork with crackling is pork belly or a leg of pork (also known as a pork roast). These cuts tend to have a thick, even layer of fat, which is key for achieving great crackling.

Pork shoulder can also work well, but it’s important to remember that not all cuts of pork will produce good crackling. For example, pork tenderloin is not a good choice for crackling because it has very little fat.

So, opt for a leg of pork or a pork belly for that perfect, crispy crackling on your Weber Q. These cuts will give you the fat content you need for superb crackling and delicious, juicy meat.

Pre-salting the pork skin and leaving it in the fridge overnight is a key step in achieving the perfect crackling. This process is sometimes called ‘dry brining’.

When you rub salt over the skin of the pork, it draws out the moisture from the skin. When the skin is then left uncovered in the fridge overnight, this process is enhanced as the cool, dry air of the fridge further dehydrates the skin.

The result is skin that’s very dry to the touch, which is exactly what you want. The reason for this is simple: the drier the skin, the better it will crackle up when exposed to the high heat of the grill. Moisture is the enemy of crispness, so getting as much moisture out of the skin as possible is crucial to achieving that coveted crispy, crunchy crackling.

When it comes to achieving perfect crackling for your Weber Q roast pork, the type of salt you use does matter. While regular table salt can be used, sea salt flakes are generally recommended.

Sea salt flakes have a larger surface area compared to regular table salt. This allows it to draw out moisture from the pork skin more effectively, leading to better, crispier crackling.

Additionally, sea salt flakes add a nice crunchy texture to the crackling and a flavour that pairs beautifully with the pork. So, if you’re aiming for that ultimate Weber Q roast pork with perfect crackling, using sea salt flakes is your best bet!

Absolutely! And I encourage it, especially if you are lucky enough to own the medium and family series grill.

I have always added potatoes and pumpkin side by side with my Weber Q roast pork, lamb or chicken.

The smoky aroma from the pork will be absorbed into your vegetables, giving them a unique and subtle smell and flavour.

I tend to add my potatoes and pumpkin when the meat’s internal temperature is about 45°C or 113°F.

If adding vegetables, add them as quickly as possible to the trivet and close the lid so as not to let a lot of heat escape. Remember to bring the roast control setting back up if required.

Check out my Super Crunchy Weber Q Roast Potatoes recipe.

Choose the Right Cut: Opt for a pork belly or a leg of pork, which has the right amount of fat for good crackling.
Score the Skin: Using a sharp knife, make cuts about 1cm apart through the skin into the fat layer, but not the meat.
Salt the Skin: Rub sea salt flakes generously over the skin. This helps to draw out moisture.
Dry Out: Leave the pork in the fridge uncovered overnight to further dry out the skin.
Preheat Your Weber Q: Get your Weber Q hot and ready for roasting.
Rub More Salt and Add Oil: Before placing it on the grill, rub more sea salt into the scored skin and drizzle it with olive oil.
Roast at High Temperature: Start roasting at a high temperature to get the skin to start crackling.
Monitor: Keep a close eye on the pork, adjusting the temperature as needed.
Rest the Meat: Once cooked, allow the pork to rest before carving.

Carving your Weber Q roast pork!

If you have followed my steps correctly, you should have a delicious, juicy pork roast when you begin carving into it, and crackling so crunchy your tastebuds are on overload.

This is the love the Weber Q provides, and I don’t know if I can ever go back to my Weber kettle. If you had a go at cooking a Weber Q roast pork, then please let me know how you went in the comments.

If it didn’t work out for you, then I am more than happy to help you figure out where it went wrong.

What else can be cooked on a Weber Q BBQ?

Luckily, you own one of the most universal BBQs available on the market, and thankfully the list is endless to what you can roast in it, Such as:

Weber Q Roast Lamb
Weber Q Roast Chicken
Weber Q Roast Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables With Garlic and Rosemary

And surprisingly, you can even bake on your Weber Q.

These are just some of the recipes I have tried and tested.

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