Thai Roast Red Pork Moo Daeng

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Pat the pork loin dry

2. 2

   Mix the food coloring with 2 tbsp water , and rub the pork with this solution

3. 3

   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

4. 4

   Marinate pork in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish , working marinade all over meat , for at least 2 hours , turning meat occasionally

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees f

6. 6

   Line a baking dish with heavy foil

7. 7

   Place a meat rack in the dish

8. 8

   Oil rack to prevent sticking

9. 9

   Place roast on rack in dish and place in preheated oven

10. 10

    After 15 minutes , reduce heat to 350 degrees f

11. 11

    Meanwhile , place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil

12. 12

    Boil for 3-5 minutes , stirring constantly , add a little water if mixture becomes too thick

13. 13

    Set aside until needed.

14. 14

    Cook roast in preheated oven , checking with meat thermometer starting at about 30 minutes , basting at intervals with cooked marinade

15. 15

    For a roast that is medium , go for 160 degrees

16. 16

    For a roast that is well-done , go for 170 degrees

17. 17

    When done , remove roast from heat and let it rest for 15 minutes

18. 18

    Thinly slice roast into 1 / 4" medallions

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    And place on a large platter

20. 20

    Garnish with cilantro leaves

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    Serve with hot steamed rice