PAN-ROASTED 5-SPICE PORK LOIN

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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!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.)
  • 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).
  • Transfer to a plate to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1391.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Roy Colston
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I think I might try making it again with less chili peppers.


Maria Garcia
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rifat King
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I loved this recipe! The pork was so tender and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Pakiza Noori
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This recipe was delicious! The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Amber Moran
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pork was a bit bland, and the sauce was too thin. I probably won't be making this again.


HUMIDITY HUMIDITY
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This recipe was a disaster! The pork was tough and overcooked, and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Elsa Frozen
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pork itself was delicious. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different sauce.


Prakash Panthi
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The pork loin was a bit dry, but the flavors were still good. I think I might try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.


gbokson Jeremiah
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This was my first time making pork loin, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the pork was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jamariana Hardwick
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The 5-spice rub was so flavorful, and the pork was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Joshua Jones
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This recipe was a bit more involved than I expected, but it was totally worth it. The pork loin was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were incredible. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Henry Culbreath
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I made this dish last night, and it was a huge hit with my friends! The pork was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jude Mattocks
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This 5-spice pork loin turned out amazing! The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the crispy skin was the perfect contrast. My family loved it, and I'll definitely be making it again.