Spiced Pork Loin

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Susan Nicholson

Serves 4 people

Categories: 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

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