Fresh and ground ginger add vibrancy and depth to the roasted pork loin in this impressive main dish. Salt, soy sauce, amber honey, tangy garlic and fresh ginger in a brine create the refreshing flavor base for this boneless pork loin. For best results, we recommend using the cutting edge of the roast and leaving it in the brine overnight. A glaze of honey, sharp mustard and ground ginger glazes the roast and enhances the aroma of fresh and ground ginger throughout the dish.
Persillade is a traditional sauce of herbs, citrus and spices that often accompanies roasted meats and vegetables. In this rendition, fresh parsley leaves and tender stems are mixed with fresh ginger, tangy rice vinegar and crushed garlic for an invigorating flavor combination that pairs well with a juicy roast.
FAQ
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What is Ginger?Ginger is thought to be native to Southeast Asia. We are most familiar with ginger as ginger root, an aromatic rhizome (underground stem) that is often used as a flavouring, food ingredient, spice and sometimes medicine.
Dried and powdered ginger is used in everything from baked goods (like gingerbread) to sauces. Fresh ginger is often sliced, chopped, or minced to add a vibrant flavor to salads, stews, sautés, sauces, marinades, dressings, and syrups. Ginger can also be preserved as a pickle, giving dishes a tangy flavor.
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What is amber honey?Honey comes in different shades depending on the type of pollen the bees collect. The color can vary from very light to very dark and can change throughout the year depending on when certain plants are flowering. Amber honey is perfect for this dish as it is neither light nor dark, and has color and a sweetness that is fairly mild.
Notes from the Food and Wine Test Kitchen
“Reserving the juices will enhance the pork flavors in the parsley sauce,” says Food & Wine test chef Jasmine Smith. “The sauce brightens the dish with the freshness of ginger, vinegar, and parsley, while the garlic brings out the pork’s savory umami flavor.”
Prepare in advance
The parsley sauce and glaze can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
