Spiced Pork Loin
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Pork- Main Dish
Ingredients
- 1 (2 lb.) boneless pork loin roast
- 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 12 tsp. dark (toasted) sesame oil
- 1 tsp. five-spice powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place pork loin on a rack in a shallow pan. Bake 20 minutes per pound or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
- Meanwhile, mix together soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, five-spice powder and cayenne pepper. Spread spice mixture on top of roast the last 15 minutes of baking. Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice tossed with chopped peanuts and chopped fresh cilantro.