Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin (by Chef John)
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 lbs. pork loin, cut lengthwise into two piecesMarinade: 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 3 clove garlic, minced2 Tbsp. Asian fish sauce 1 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp Siracha hot chili sauce 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper1 tsp Chinese 5 Spices 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for the pan)
1. Place the roast on its side and split in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Make shallow slashes in a diamond pattern on both sides of each piece. Transfer halves to a flat dish.
2. Whisk rice vinegar, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, pepper, and Chinese 5-spice powder together in a bowl. Pour sauce over the meat; turn each piece over several times to thoroughly coat. Let meat marinate for about 30 minutes at room temperature. (Or transfer to a zip top bag and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours.)
3. Heat a heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Brown meat on each side, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
4. Transfer to a plate to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Serving Size: 8-4 ounce servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAVENOHE.
2. Whisk rice vinegar, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, pepper, and Chinese 5-spice powder together in a bowl. Pour sauce over the meat; turn each piece over several times to thoroughly coat. Let meat marinate for about 30 minutes at room temperature. (Or transfer to a zip top bag and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours.)
3. Heat a heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Brown meat on each side, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
4. Transfer to a plate to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Serving Size: 8-4 ounce servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAVENOHE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 184.9
- Total Fat: 7.8 g
- Cholesterol: 75.0 mg
- Sodium: 749.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 3.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 23.6 g
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