A surprisingly wonderful combination. The unique flavor of the pork combined with the natural sweetness of the oranges highlights the naturally sweet and savory character of the pork, creating a surprisingly light and delicious meal. Tasting Guidelines: Taste is sweet and savory. Weight is light but can be balanced with sugar. Texture is meaty. Good for people with low to moderate treatment side effects. Best categorized as Mediterranean.
Pork Loin with Orange Sauce Recipe
Equipment
- Saute pan (high sided)
- casserole baking dish
- heat resistant whisk
- cooking utensils
Ingredients
Food Ingredients:
- 1 pork loin at least 2 lbs. in total weight
- 2 oranges
Flavor Balancers:
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. dark soy sauce
- black pepper to taste
- 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 c. orange juice
- 1 c. sugar
Aromatics:
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
Instructions
- Season pork loin across all surfaces with salt and pepper. Allow to rest on counter at least 30 minutes at room temperature before baking.
- In a medium sauce pan, combine orange juice, red pepper flakes, dark and light soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and ginger. Bring to a medium heat; allow to simmer 10 minutes. Take one orange and cut in half. Squeeze fresh juice into sauce, taking care to strain the seeds. Place orange rind into sauce. Allow to simmer 10 additional minutes.
- Remove rind. Slowly whisk in sugar. Taste for sweetness. When sauce is sweet, pour over pork roast and bake in oven at 375°F until internal temperature reaches 145°Slice and serve with fresh orange slices as garnish.
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