Description
Mouthwatering sticky pork delivers a symphony of Asian-inspired flavors that dance across your palate. Rich caramelized glaze and tender meat invite hungry diners to savor each succulent bite, promising a culinary adventure you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 large pork fillet (600 grams / 1 pound 6 ounces), fully trimmed
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 3 tablespoons runny honey
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Aromatics and Garnishes:
- 4 centimeters (1/2 inch) fresh root ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 spring onions, finely shredded into long, thin strips
- 1 red chili, seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
Serving Suggestion:
- Freshly steamed rice
- Cooked noodles
Instructions
- Whisk together aromatic ginger, minced garlic, umami-rich soy sauce, fiery chili sauce, and golden honey in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant marinade.
- Immerse the pork into the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan), preparing a lined baking tin for roasting.
- Transfer marinated pork to the prepared tin, positioning it to maximize even cooking.
- Roast the meat for 25-30 minutes, monitoring for a caramelized exterior and succulent interior.
- Remove pork from oven and tent with aluminum foil, allowing it to rest for 5 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Pour reserved marinade into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat, reducing until the sauce thickens and develops a glossy consistency.
- Slice the pork against the grain into elegant portions.
- Drizzle the reduced marinade generously over the sliced meat.
- Garnish with optional fresh herbs or sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal, then serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor penetration, allowing the ginger, garlic, and honey to fully infuse into the meat.
- Use pork shoulder or pork belly for extra tenderness and rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos to maintain the umami profile.
- Reduce cooking time by 5 minutes if you prefer slightly pinker, juicier pork, checking internal temperature reaches 145°F for food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg