Thick-cut pork loin is seared until fragrant, then coated in a rich butter, soy sauce, and garlic glaze in this rich and hearty dish. The sublime pairing of butter and soy sauce in the glaze makes every bite burst with umami.
This recipe comes together in no time and uses techniques to quickly tenderize the pork so you can enjoy this decadent dish even on busy weeknights!
10 minutes
Chiori
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 2 thick-cut pork loin steaks (200g)
- 1 garlic clove
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- A2 tsp butter
- A1 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
- A2 tsp soy sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Bring the pork to room temperature 20 minutes before cooking. Thinly slice the garlic.
- 2
Lightly pound the pork with the back of a knife. Use the tip of a knife to poke about 10 small cuts along the boundary between the lean meat and the fat to prevent curling.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Dust with all-purpose flour and shake off any excess.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the sliced garlic and fry until golden brown, then remove from the pan.
- 6
Increase the heat to medium and add the pork. Fry for about 2 minutes. Once browned, flip and fry over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes.
- 7
Tilt the frying pan toward you and use a spoon to scoop up the oil and baste the meat. (Repeat several times.)
- 8
Wipe away any excess oil. Add the (A) ingredients (butter, mirin, and soy sauce) and simmer to coat the pork.
- 9
Serve topped with the garlic chips and your preferred side dishes.
RecipeID
621
Tips & Notes
・You can reduce the amount of garlic or omit it.
・Bringing the meat to room temperature ensures that it will cook evenly without scorching.
・Side dishes such as mashed potatoes, lettuce, corn, or shredded cabbage pair well with this dish.
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