Thairoastredporkmoodaeng Recipes

THAI ROAST RED PORK - MOO DAENG

Steps:

• Pat the pork loin dry; mix the food coloring with 2 tbsp water, and rub the pork with this solution.
• 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.
• Marinate pork in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish, working marinade all over meat, for at least 2 hours, turning meat occasionally.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Line a baking dish with heavy foil; place a meat rack in the dish (to elevate roast); oil rack to prevent sticking; place roast on rack in dish and place in preheated oven.
• After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, place marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, add a little water if mixture becomes too thick; set aside.
• Cook roast in preheated oven, checking with meat thermometer starting at about 30 minutes, basting at intervals with cooked marinade.
• For a roast that is medium (has pinkness in the center), go for 160 degrees; for a roast that is well-done (fully cooked), go for 170 degrees.
• When done, remove roast from heat and let it rest for 15 minutes.
• Thinly slice roast into 1/4" medallions.
• and place on a large platter.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves; serve with hot steamed rice.

THAI SWEET PORK (MU WAN)

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients within easy reach of the cooking area.
• Set wok or skillet over medium high heat.
• Add oil and garlic and heat till garlic sizzles (be careful not to burn garlic). Rotate pan so the oil coats the sides.
• When the oil is hot, add the pork. Stir-fry 2- 3 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry 2-3 minutes until brown sugar mixture has thickened.

THAI-STYLE GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• For the sauce: Whisk the granulated sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl; set aside for serving.
• For the pork: Combine the Melt®, fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl. Combine the marinade and pork in a large zipper-lock bag. Seal the bag tightly, toss to coat the pork, and let the pork marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
• Weave 2 pieces of pork onto each skewer.
• For a Charcoal grill: Open the bottom grill vents completely. Light a large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (100 briquettes; 6 quarts). When the coals are hot, pour them in an even layer over the grill. Set the cooking grate in place, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 5 minutes.
• For a gas grill: Turn all the burners to high, cover, and heat the grill until hot, about 15 minutes. (Adjust the burners as needed to maintain a hot fire.)
• Clean and oil the cooking grate. Place skewers on the grill and cook until the meat is cooked through and lightly charred around the edges, 7 to 10 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through.
• Transfer the skewers to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Remove the meat from the skewers, sprinkle the cilantro leaves over the top, and serve, passing the sauce separately.

PORK TENDERLOIN - THAI-STYLE

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin in half lengthwise.
• In a ziplock bag, combine wine, soy sauce, pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar.
• Place the pork tenderloin in the marinade.
• Place in refrigerator for 1/2 hour, turning occasionally.
• Remove meat from marinade, reserving marinade.
• Heat oil in skillet.
• Brown tenderloin pieces on all sides.
• Cook until almost done.
• Remove from skillet and place on cutting board.
• Place marinade into the same skillet and bring to a simmer.
• While simmering, cut tenderloin into 1 inch slices.
• Return to skillet and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
• If desired thicken sauce with a mixture of cornstarch and cold water.
• Serve meat and sauce over steamed jasmine rice.
• Garnish with red pepper, cilantro, green onions and lime wedges.
• Sprinkle with peanuts.