Roast pork tenderloin - How to reverse sear with the amazing result (Chinese five spice flavor)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Bouillon is a cheaper way to add flavor.

Remove any silver skin from the pork tenderloin if present.

Lightly pound the tenderloin with the spine of a cleaver to tenderize it.

Season the pork with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Sprinkle a large tablespoon of Chinese five-spice powder over the pork and rub it in.

Rub a tablespoon of mashed garlic into the pork (or use a teaspoon of garlic powder).

Drizzle sufficient cooking oil over the pork to cover the surface and set aside to marinate for at least half a day.

After marinating, place the pork on a wire rack and brush with more oil.

Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit).

Place the pork on the middle rack and roast until the internal temperature reaches 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), about 30 minutes.

Remove the pork from the oven and let it cool before searing.

Heat a small amount of oil in a well-seasoned cast iron wok over high heat.

Sear the pork tenderloin for no more than two minutes on each side until browned.

Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting.

Prepare the butter garlic sauce by melting a tablespoon of butter in a small pan and adding chopped garlic.

Chop scallions and separate the white and green parts, adding the white part to the pan until aromatic.

Add the green part of the scallion and mix, then remove from heat.

Mix in finely diced red chili or bell pepper to the sauce.

Slice the rested tenderloin into half to one-inch-thick slices and arrange on a serving plate.

Spoon the butter and garlic sauce over the sliced pork to garnish.

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