Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin Recipe

Name: Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat; Marinade:; 1/4 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

Servings: persons

1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat
Marinade:
1/4 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

1
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.
2
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.)
3
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).
4
Transfer to a plate to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.

102

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat, Marinade:, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin 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.

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Pan-Roasted 5-Spice Pork Loin

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