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
- Mix together seasoning
ingredients and rub over surface or pork. Cover and refrigerate
overnight.
- 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.
- 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®.
