Friday, March 16, 2007

Pork marinade

This works well with almost any cut of pork. I love a nice pork loin or chop.

Pork marinade

1 Tablespoon dark soy sauce
6 Tablespoons mushroom or light soy sauce
6 Tablespoons olive oil
1.5 Tablespoons NE oyster/ shrimp sauce
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 Clove garlic crushed
1 Tablespoon basil
1 Tablespoon Tony's creole seasoning
2 Tablespoon key lime juice
1 sprig rosemary
1 teaspoon lemon pepper

Mix all ingredients in zip lock bag. Add pork. Remove air. Refrigerate at least 2 hours-24 is better. Grill or roast pork to internal temp of 160ยบ. Remove from heat, cover with foil let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting.

I like to use a cast iron skillet or dutch oven on top of the stove first to sear the meat on all sides. Put a bit of oil in the pan. Let it get hot enough for the oil to just start to smoke. Then add the meat. let it cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until the meat doesn't stick to the pan. This seals in the juice and flavor. Then finish it in the oven.

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