Skillet-Roasted Five-Spice Pork Loin
Skillet-Roasted Five-Spice Pork Loin brings warm, aromatic notes of Chinese five-spice balanced with tangy rice vinegar and a gentle heat from sriracha. The quick marinade keeps the roast tender and juicy, with a savory glaze from the pan. It’s a great centerpiece for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal alongside steamed rice and crisp vegetables.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Lay the roast on its side and cut it in half lengthwise with a sharp knife. Cut shallow diagonal slashes in a diamond pattern on both sides of each piece. Move the halves to a flat dish.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, pepper, and Chinese 5-spice powder. Pour the sauce over the meat and turn each piece several times to coat thoroughly. Let the meat marinate for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 3
Or place the meat in a zip-top bag and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours.
- 4
Heat a heavy cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Brown the meat on each side for 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 5
Transfer to a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 999.06 kcal High
- Protein 125.89 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 44.86 g High
- Saturated Fat 14.75 g High
- Trans Fat 0.36 g High
- Cholesterol 380.04 mg High
- Sodium 1273.85 mg High
- Fiber 1.15 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.55 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.36 g Low Source
- Calcium 45.95 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.34 mg Moderate
- Potassium 2217.37 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 12.02 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.25 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Skillet Roasted Five Spice Pork Loin is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Fish Sauce, and Five Spice. Each serving provides about 999.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skillet-Roasted Five-Spice Pork Loin?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Skillet-Roasted Five-Spice Pork Loin made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Fish Sauce, Five-Spice, Minced Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Skillet-Roasted Five-Spice Pork Loin?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Skillet-Roasted Five-Spice Pork Loin?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 999.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skillet-Roasted Five-Spice Pork Loin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
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