Sweet and Sour Pork Loin

• 1 ea. (4 pounds / 1.8 kg) boneless pork loin roast
• 1 cup salt
• ¾ cup honey
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 ½ Thai chiles, finely minced

Ingredients for 14 servings (3.7 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Combine salt, honey, water, and coconut milk in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Add pork roast and toss to coat; refrigerate 2½–3 hours.

2. 2

   Drain pork and pat dry with paper towels. Discard remaining brine.

3. 3

   Combine ketchup, vinegar, oil, and soy sauce. Toss pork roast in mixture and place on a roasting rack in a roasting pan.

4. 4

   Combine remaining ingredients and press into all sides of pork. Insert a probe thermometer into the center and bake in a 425°F (220°C) oven until internal temperature reaches 140°F (60°C) for medium rare.

   Oven
5. 5

   Move to a plate and let rest 7 minutes. Serve warm with sweet and sour sauce on the side.