Asian-Spiced Pork Recipe

Name: Asian-Spiced Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 4 large garlic cloves2 minced, 2 halved; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus four 3-inch-long strips of zest; One 6 1/2-pound boneless pork butt; 3/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup brandy; 1 bunch of scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 2 tablespoons coarsely cracked rock candy or granulated sugar; Steamed rice, for serving

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 large garlic cloves2 minced, 2 halved
1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus four 3-inch-long strips of zest
One 6 1/2-pound boneless pork butt
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brandy
1 bunch of scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 tablespoons coarsely cracked rock candy or granulated sugar
Steamed rice, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of the five-spice with the salt, minced garlic and grated orange zest.
3
Place the pork fat side down on a work surface and open up the meat.
4
Rub all over with the spice mixture and fold up the meat.
5
Set the pork fat side up in a large roasting pan.
6
Add the halved garlic, orange zest strips, soy sauce, brandy, scallions, sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon of five-spice powder to the pan along with 1 1/2 cups of water.
7
Bake for 15 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 325 and bake for 45 minutes, basting twice.
8
Cover the pan with foil and bake for 1 1/2 hours, basting every 20 minutes.
9
Uncover and bake for about 45 minutes longer, basting twice, until the pork is richly glazed and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 175.
10
Transfer the pork to a carving board, cover with foil and let rest for 15 minutes.
11
Strain the pan juices into a saucepan; skim off the fat.
12
Boil over high heat until reduced to 2 1/2 cups, 6 minutes.
13
Slice the pork and serve with the pan juices and rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 4 large garlic cloves2 minced, 2 halved, 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus four 3-inch-long strips of zest, and more.

Yes, Asian-Spiced Pork falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian-Spiced Pork

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