Welcome to the world of exquisite flavors! Pork is a versatile meat, and a spice-brined pork roast is an easy, yet indulgent dish that delivers a symphony of flavors. It's a dish that requires minimal hands-on preparation, allowing the brine to work its magic and infuse the pork with an array of spices. The result is a juicy, tender, and aromatic roast that can be enjoyed by all, regardless of their culinary skills. From selecting the perfect cut of meat to crafting the aromatic brine, and finally roasting it to perfection, this article provides a comprehensive guide to creating a spice-brined pork roast that will delight your senses.
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SPICY PORK ROAST
I work in a kitchen preparing lunch for the students at a small private school. I enjoy cooking and entertaining friends and family. My husband and I often cook the meals together for these gatherings.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h20m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the first eight ingredients; rub over entire roast. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place roast on a greased rack in a roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.
SPICE-BRINED PORK ROAST
This brined and barbecued pork roast is unbelievable moist. Adding seasonings to the coals produces an awesome aroma that draws guests to the grill!-Lorraine Schroeder, Albany, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., Place a large heavy-duty resealable plastic bag inside a second large resealable plastic bag; add pork. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours, turning several times. Strain brine; discard liquid and set aside seasonings., Lightly grease the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Add reserved seasonings to coals. Place pork over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2-2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPICE-BRINED PORK ROAST WITH ORANGE-SOY GLAZE
Pork roasts are an easy and affordable option for feeding a crowd, but the lean meat can become dry in the oven. This recipe solves that problem with a super flavorful brine full of bright, warming flavors like orange, ginger, star anise and dried chilies.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brine the pork: Combine the salt, sugar, ginger, garlic, star anise and chiles in a large pot with 4 cups water. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and salt. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Squeeze the orange juice into the brine, then add the squeezed orange pieces and 2 cups cold water.
- Place the pork on a cutting board, fat cap-side down and make a few slits between the ribs with a sharp knife; transfer to a large pot or resealable plastic bag. Add the brine, plus up to 2 cups more water if needed to cover the pork. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Remove the pork from the brine and pat very dry. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Set a rack in a roasting pan and place the pork on the rack, fat-side up. Roast until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 115˚ F to 120˚ F, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and increase the temperature to 425˚ F.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the orange juice, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and sugar in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Simmer, stirring, until thickened, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside about half of the glaze for serving.
- Brush some of the remaining glaze over the roast. Return to the oven and continue cooking, brushing with more glaze every 5 minutes, until the thermometer registers 135˚ F to 140˚ F, 15 to 25 more minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest 20 to 30 minutes before carving. Serve with the reserved glaze and any collected juices.
SLOW-ROASTED SPICED PORK
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 7h50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Test your oven with an oven thermometer to be sure it's accurate!
- Score the fat on the pork diagonally with a sharp knife in a crosshatch pattern. With a small paring knife, make a dozen 1/2-inch-deep cuts in the top and sides of the pork to allow the seasonings to permeate the meat.
- Place the garlic, onion, jalapeno, and oregano in a food processor and process until the ingredients are finely chopped. Add the cumin, chile powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper and process for 30 seconds to make a paste. Add the vinegar and olive oil and process to incorporate. Rub the mixture all over the pork, including the sides and the bottom, and place the pork in a large roasting pan, fat side up. Pour 2 cups of the wine into the pan and cover the whole roasting pan tightly with aluminum foil. Roast for 2 1/2 hours, remove the foil, and roast for another 4 to 4 1/2 hours, until the meat is very, very tender when tested with a carving fork. Every 2 hours, add another cup of wine to keep some liquid in the pan.
- Remove the pan from the oven, cover it tightly with aluminum foil, and allow the meat to rest for 15 to 30 minutes. Slice, sprinkle with salt, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
BASIC PORK BRINE
I use this brine for all pork cuts that I grill. It adds a subtle flavor to the meat without being too salty. The pork cooks up tender, moist and delicious every time.
Provided by JulieG
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix water, brown sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Stir in garlic and ginger.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1159.8 mg, Sugar 21.4 g
SPICE-RUBBED ROAST PORK LOIN
Trussing the pork loin prevents the herbs from shifting during cooking. What's more, it makes a beautiful presentation.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine the celery seed and caraway seeds on a shallow plate and set aside. Brush the tenderloins with mustard all over. Season with salt and pepper and roll into the spice mix. Lay a sage sprig on each loin and truss every inch.
- In an ovenproof skillet over high heat, add the olive oil. Sear the loins on one side for about 1 minute. Turn the pork and place in the oven. Roast for about 7 to 9 minutes; turn and roast for 7 to 9 minutes more. The tenderloin will be medium when the internal temperature, taken with a meat thermometer, is 145 degrees for medium, 150 degrees for medium well.
- Remove the meat to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange 3 slices on each plate and serve with the Seared Plums.
BRINED PORK ROAST
Brining is a technique that is makes the roast more juicy, by making possible the accumulation of juices within the meat during cooking. The proportion of salt to water must be 1/3 to 1/2 cup per each 2 quarts of liquid (or 2/3 to 1 cup of salt per gallon), in order for this transformation to occur. The sugar balances the flavors; the herbs and spices have only a very subtle impact on the flavor of the finished dish. *Cooking time for roast is not included as this is determined by the size of the roast!
Provided by TishT
Categories Pork
Time 12h5m
Yield 1 brine solution for roast
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Immerse pork roast of your choice in the cooled brine mixture, and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight (up to 24 hours) turning occasionally if necessary for even brining.
- Remove roast from brine, rinse, and pat dry with paper towels, and roast (on a rack or grill pan) according to your favorite recipe until a thermometer, inserted in the center of the roast, reads 155 degrees.
- Allow the roast to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- (Roast may be coated with mustard, breadcrumbs or glaze of your choice before or during roasting, if desired.) NOTE: Smaller cuts of pork, such as pork tenderloins, may also be brined in this way- but should be immersed in the brine solution for proportionately less time, to avoid over-salting.
SPICE RUBBED PORK ROAST
This is just a simple way to prepare a pork loin. I usually buy half a loin which will feed my husband and I for about 4 meals or so. This is just one of the ways I cook it up!
Provided by Chef Jean
Categories Pork
Time 1h17m
Yield 4 lbs, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Leave about 1/4 inch of fat on one side of the loin.
- Mix the spices together and rub all ove the loin.
- Place in a raosting pan and cook in oven for 1 1/4 hours.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 961.3, Fat 63.7, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 272.2, Sodium 1935.2, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.5, Protein 90.5
SPICE RUBBED PORK ROAST IN BEER GRAVY
I tried this when we were bored with 'boring pork' and 'boring gravy'. The rub has a kick and the gravy was a hit with the kids!
Provided by KayDe5056
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir minced garlic, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, dried thyme, mustard, marjoram, and basil in hot butter until fragrant, thick, and easy to spread, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Place pork in a roasting pan. Spread garlic mixture over the top of the roast and season with salt. Pour beer into bottom of the roasting pan and cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue to cook for 1 hour. Increase temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Remove roast to a plate to rest and tent with aluminum foil. Place roasting pan over medium-low heat and whisk flour, garlic salt, and onion powder into the pan drippings. Cook and whisk until gravy thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve roast with gravy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 117.9 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1583.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Pork Roast: Opt for a bone-in pork roast with a good layer of fat, as this will help keep the meat moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Preparing the Brine:
- Use a combination of water, salt, brown sugar, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and allspice berries to create a flavorful brine.
- Make sure the brine is completely dissolved before submerging the pork roast.
- Brining Time: Allow the pork roast to brine for at least 12 hours, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor infusion.
- Cooking the Roast:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) before roasting the pork.
- Place the roast on a roasting rack in a baking pan and cook for approximately 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Resting the Roast: Once the pork roast is cooked, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a tender and flavorful roast.
Conclusion:
Incorporating these tips into your cooking process will elevate your spice-brined pork roast to a delectable dish that showcases the perfect harmony of flavors and textures. The combination of the savory brine, aromatic spices, and tender pork creates a culinary masterpiece that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your brine, and embark on this culinary journey to create a memorable and satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite. Happy cooking!
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