Best 5 Indonesian Style Pork Roast Recipes

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Take a culinary journey to Indonesia and savor the tantalizing flavors of this traditional pork roast. Our recipe collection offers two delectable variations: the classic Indonesian Pork Roast and the rich and savory Pork Rica Rica. Both dishes are brimming with authentic Indonesian spices, aromatic herbs, and tender, succulent pork. The classic roast is a symphony of flavors, featuring a blend of garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. It's slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in fall-off-the-bone meat that pairs perfectly with steamed rice and a refreshing cucumber salad. The Pork Rica Rica takes a spicier turn, with a bold combination of chili peppers, shallots, tomatoes, and galangal. This fiery dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you prefer the classic flavors of the Indonesian Pork Roast or the spicy kick of the Pork Rica Rica, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating these authentic Indonesian dishes in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

INDONESIAN PORK TENDERLOIN



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If you're scrambling for an easy but fabulous dinner on a weeknight, Indonesian Pork Tenderloin will take pantry-ready ingredients and transform a tenderloin into a sweet and spicy masterpiece. Enjoy the recipe for this super simple meal that takes virtually no effort whatsoever!

Provided by Liren Baker

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic (minced)
Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup mango chutney

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Trim fat from tenderloin. Combine soy sauce, peanut butter, red pepper flakes and garlic, stirring well. Spread mixture over tenderloin. Place on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of tenderloin, if desired. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Brush tenderloin with mango chutney and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until meat thermometer registers 160°F, basting often with chutney. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 377 mg, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

INDONESIAN PORK ROAST WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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This is absolutely a wonderful, lazy Sunday afternoon recipe. The peanut sauce is to die for, you could use it for satays, etc. I order the shoulder roast from my butcher when we need (crave) this meal. Prep time does not include marinading time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Pork

Time 3h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup regular-strength chicken broth, heated
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine or 2 tablespoons sherry wine
4 -5 lbs boned and tied pork shoulder
1 cup water
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together hot broth, sugar, soy sauce and rice wine or sherry.
  • Stir till dissolved.
  • Add pork and turn to coat (or put pork in a heavy-duty, plastic, food-grade bag and add marinade).
  • Cover and refrigerate until the next day, turning several times.
  • Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly, barbecue on a rack by indirect/medium-hot heat in a gas grill, or over a drip pan, indirect heat on a charcoal grill.
  • Grill until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 170° (2-2 1/2 hours).
  • To serve, let meat stand for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Peanut Sauce.
  • Cut meat across the grain into thin slanting slices.
  • Serve with sauce.
  • Peanut Sauce: In a 2 Qt pan, combine water, peanut butter and garlic.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce and crushed red pepper.
  • Serve hot.
  • If made ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat, stir over low heat until hot, adding more water, if needed, to restore to original consistency.

INDONESIAN PORK



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A zippy marinade flavors these pork kabobs. "The recipe came from my mom, and it's one of our favorites," says Jan Stenzel of Littleton, Colorado.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup salted peanuts
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 5 ounces each), cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan; stir in butter and broth. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. Cool. , Pour the marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Thread the pork cubes onto four small metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 12-14 minutes, turning occasionally, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

INDONESIAN PORK ROAST



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Very good

Provided by Joanne Sarver

Categories     Roasts

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lb loin pork roast
1 c chicken broth
1/2 c soy sauce
1/4 c sugar
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • 1. Remove as much fat as possible. Brown in heavy dutch oven . Reduce heat. Mix broth, soy sauce sugar and garlic. Pour mixture over meat. Cover and simmer on top of stove foe 3 hours or longer. Turn roast over during cooking. Serve meat on plattere. Makes 8 serving.

INDONESIAN PORK ROAST



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I love my crockpot. With school starting back next week our crazy scheduleing will also start. So the fastest way I can get a meal on the table to have some family time and everyone eat together is important to me. That is why I use my crockpot more during school.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Pork

Time 6h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs boneless pork roast
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/3 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, five spice and cayenne.
  • Place pork roast in 3 1/2 -quart slow cooker.
  • Spoon spice mixture over top of roast.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 1/2 -7 hours or until pork is tender.
  • Remove roast from slow cooker.
  • Stir peanut butter into juices until smooth.
  • Spoon sauce over sliced roast.

Tips:

  • Choose a pork shoulder or pork butt roast for this recipe. These cuts are well-marbled and will become tender and juicy when cooked slowly.
  • Sear the pork roast in a hot pan before braising it. This will help to develop a flavorful crust and lock in the juices.
  • Use a variety of spices and aromatics to flavor the braising liquid. Common Indonesian spices include turmeric, coriander, cumin, and ginger. Lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal are also popular.
  • Cook the pork roast on low heat for several hours, or until it is fall-apart tender. The exact cooking time will depend on the size of the roast.
  • Serve the pork roast with rice, noodles, or vegetables. You can also use the braising liquid to make a flavorful sauce.

Conclusion:

Indonesian-style pork roast is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of spices and aromatics creates a unique and complex flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home.

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