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["Pat the pork loin dry; mix the food coloring with 2 tbsp water, and rub the pork with this solution.", "To prepare marinade, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, five spice, and sesame oil in a blender and mix on high for about 30 seconds.", "Marinate pork in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish, working marinade all over meat, for at least 2 hours, turning meat occasionally.", "Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.", "Line a baking dish with heavy foil; place a meat rack in the dish (to elevate roast); oil rack to prevent sticking; place roast on rack in dish and place in preheated oven.", "After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F.", "Meanwhile, place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, add a little water if mixture becomes too thick; set aside.", "Cook roast in preheated oven, checking with meat thermometer starting at about 30 minutes, basting at intervals with cooked marinade.", "For a roast that is medium (has pinkness in the center), go for 160 degrees; for a roast that is well-done (fully cooked), go for 170 degrees.", "When done, remove roast from heat and let it rest for 15 minutes.", "Thinly slice roast into 1/4"" medallions.", "and place on a large platter.", "Garnish with cilantro leaves; serve with hot steamed rice."]
