Asian Pork Food

ASIAN PORK

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, ginger and orange zest. Stir in orange juice and soy sauce until smooth; set aside., In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the celery, carrots and cashews in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add pork; heat through. Serve with rice; top with noodles and onion.

ASIAN PORK WITH NOODLES

Steps:

• Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with the vegetable oil. Add the pork and brown on all sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Combine the broth, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, star anise and cinnamon stick in a 5-quart slow cooker. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then add the garlic, ginger and mushrooms. Add the pork, cover and program to cook 4 hours on high, then 2 hours on low, or 6 hours total on low.
• Transfer the pork to a platter, cover and let rest 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms from the broth and halve them, then return to the broth.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the noodles as the label directs. Slice the pork. Divide the noodles among bowls and top with some of the broth and mushrooms and a few slices of pork. Garnish with the water chestnuts, chiles, scallions and cilantro.

ASIAN PORK STEAKS (MARINADE)

Steps:

• Combine teriyaki, soy sauce, and garlic in a large zipped bag or casserole dish.
• Add pork steaks and marinate 6 hours or overnight for more flavor (turning occasionally).
• Fry the pork steaks over medium heat, with enough oil covering the bottom of the pan for 5-7 minutes per side (add more time for thicker cuts of pork).
• OR You can broil the steaks in a 350°F oven for about 45 minutes, turning once after 20 minutes (depending upon thickness).

CHAR SIU (CHINESE BBQ PORK)

Steps:

• Cut pork with the grain into strips 1 1/2- to 2-inches long; put into a large resealable plastic bag.
• Stir soy sauce, honey, ketchup, brown sugar, rice wine, hoisin sauce, red food coloring or red bean curd (see Cook's Note), and Chinese five-spice powder together in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until just combined and slightly warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the marinade into the bag with the pork, squeeze air from the bag, and seal. Turn bag a few times to coat all pork pieces in marinade.
• Marinate pork in refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove pork from marinade and shake to remove excess liquid. Discard remaining marinade.
• Cook pork on preheated grill for 20 minutes. Put a small container of water onto the grill and continue cooking, turning the pork regularly, until cooked through, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

ASIAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add first 8 ingredients; whisk until blended.
• Place pork in a shallow dish; add marinade, turning pork to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
• Remove pork from marinade, throw away marinade.
• Place pork in an foil lined roasting pan.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 25 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• Let pork stand 5 minutes before serving.