Five-spice powder encompasses all five flavors - sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty. The spice mix combines equal parts ground cinnamon, fennel, star anise, cloves, and Szechwan pepper. Many supermarkets carry it in their spice aisle.

Pork Roast with Chinese Spices

2 to 4 pound boneless pork rib-end roast
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon five-spice powder
4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon ground cumin

1. Mix together seasoning ingredients and rub over surface or pork. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2. Roast pork in shallow pan in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven until meat thermometer registers 155°F (approximately 65°C), about 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
3. Let roast rest 5 to 10 minutes before carving.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 167 calories Protein 26 grams Fat 6 grams Sodium 860 milligrams Cholesterol 66 milligrams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.