The Easiest Asian Pork Dinner

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1

The Easiest Asian Pork Dinner recipe with Ketjap Manis

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 kg pork , marbled with a little fat
	1 cup ketjap manis ( thick soya sauce )
	2 onions , cut in wedges
	1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

510

Sugar

20g

Fat

21g

The Easiest Asian Pork Dinner is a straightforward yet delicious meal that's perfect for meat-lovers or anyone looking for a quick and easy dinner idea. The secret to this recipe's success lies in the sweet and salty flavor of ketjap manis, a thick and syrupy soy sauce that's popular in Southeast Asian cuisine. It provides the perfect glaze for the tender and juicy pork, while caramelizing the onions to add depth and sweetness to the dish. This flavor combination is an absolute winner that's sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180℃.
2.	Score the pork fat with criss-cross cuts, and season it generously with pepper.
3.	Place the pork in a cast iron skillet, pour in the ketjap manis, and arrange the wedged onions around it.
4.	Cook in the oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 71℃ (160℉), basting every 15 minutes with the pan juices.
5.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is incredibly easy and quick to make, and the flavors of the ketjap manis and caramelized onions complement the succulent pork beautifully.

It’s also perfect for a busy weeknight or a weekend family dinner.

CONS

The dish is quite heavy on calories and sodium due to the ketjap manis’s sweetness and saltiness.

Therefore, it’s not ideal for people with high blood pressure or on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not the healthiest, there are some nutritional benefits to pork, such as protein, B-vitamins, and zinc.
Also, onions are an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants, which boost the immune system and protect against chronic diseases.