Chinese Roast Pork (Authentic and Delicious)

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1
Authentic Chinese Roast Pork recipe that will make your taste buds dance
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

5 hours 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 lbs pork loin roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons white wine or 2 tablespoons rose wine
3 teaspoons hoisin sauce
3 cloves garlic ( minced )
3 drops red food coloring
1/2 cup sugar
3 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons Chinese bean paste
4 shallots ( diced )
4 tablespoons honey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
354
Sugar
23g
Fat
15g
Chinese Roast Pork is a staple in Chinese cuisine and is often seen in Cantonese-style roast meats. This dish features juicy and tender pork loin roast that is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, garlic, and more. The result is a savory and slightly sweet dish that will make your taste buds dance. Served with rice and veggies, this dish is perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, white wine or rose wine, hoisin sauce, garlic, red food coloring, sugar, oyster sauce, ginger, Chinese bean paste, and shallots.
3.Place the pork loin roast in a roasting pan and rub the sauce mixture all over it.
4.Drizzle the honey over the pork roast and roast in the oven for 40-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
5.Let the pork sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Chinese Roast Pork recipe is easy to make and full of flavor.

The juicy and tender pork paired with the sweet and savory sauce will quickly become a family favorite.

CONS

This recipe requires red food coloring and sugar, which may not fit into everyone’s dietary preferences.

Additionally, the pork needs to marinate for several hours, so it does require some planning ahead.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork loin is a relatively lean cut of meat and is high in protein.
It is also a good source of vitamin B6 and B12.
The garlic in the sauce has been linked to supporting a healthy immune system and can help reduce blood pressure.

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