Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin

Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin

by Iker Nieto 2 years ago
4.8 (9)
10 minutes
364.3 kcal
2.4 g carbs
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Description

This pan-roasted pork loin uses lots of spices and an Asian-inspired marinade for a truly flavorful cut of meat. And it's perfect to use for a Vietnamese bahn mi sandwich!

Ingredients
  • 1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for pan roasting
Directions
  1. 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. 2. Whisk rice vinegar, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, 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. 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. 4. Transfer to a plate to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 364.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 2.4 g
protein: 37.5 g
saturated fat: 7.4 g
cholesterol: 107.6 mg
sodium: 1391.2 mg
fiber: 0.3 g
sugar: 0.4 g