Best Orange Sesame Pork Recipes

"BISCUITS AND GRAVY" - ORANGE-GINGER BISCUITS WITH SCALLION-PORK SAUSAGE GRAVY, SESAME MUSTARD GREENS AND SOY-GLAZED BACON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with silicone baking mats.
• For the bacon: Combine the orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, star anise and allspice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and reduce by half. In the meantime,
• spread the bacon strips onto 1 prepared sheet pan in a single layer. Bake until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour the glaze over the bacon and cook another 10 minutes.
• For the biscuits: In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and butter. Pulse 2 to 3 times until the butter is roughly incorporated. Set aside.
• Combine the buttermilk, egg, ginger and orange zest. Mix the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Dump onto a floured surface and pat down into a square, about 1 inch high. Cut into desired shapes and place the other prepared sheet pan. Brush the top of each biscuit with buttermilk. Bake until the biscuits are a light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• While the biscuits are cooking, start the gravy. Remove the casings from the sausage links. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and saute the sausage, breaking it up in the pan until fully cooked.
• In the meantime, in a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. When melted, vigorously whisk in the flour. Continue to whisk the roux on medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add 2 cups chicken stock to the roux. Continue whisking until shimmering. If the gravy is too thick, add more stock until it reaches the desired consistency. Once at the desired consistency, add the sesame oil and chopped scallions. Add the sausage and season with salt and pepper. Hold warm over low heat.
• For the mustard greens: In a large saute pan, heat the sesame oil and butter. When the butter is melted and foamy, add the mustard greens. Cook on high heat until tender and the greens begin to crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• To serve, split open a biscuit, top with the gravy, follow with the mustard greens and garnish with a slice of the soy-glazed bacon.

ORANGE-SESAME PORK CHOPS WITH TERIYAKI WHOLE-WHEAT NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta, and cook pasta to al dente.
• While pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chops with salt and pepper and cook 6 minutes on the first side, 4 to 5 on the second. Remove chops to a plate and reserve, cover with foil. Add 3 tablespoons orange marmalade, a couple tablespoons teriyaki sauce and a 1/4 cup of water to the pan, bring the sauce to a bubble and combine 1 minute, stir in sesame oil remove from heat.
• While the chop cooks, heat a second skillet with 3 tablespoons oil over medium high heat. Stir-fry the scallions and edamame a couple of minutes. Drain pasta and toss with scallions and edamame and remaining teriyaki sauce, about 1/4 cup. Sprinkle noodles with sesame seeds, if desired.
• Slice pork or leave chop whole and top with orange-sesame glaze. Serve teriyaki noodles alongside.

ORANGE SESAME PORK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, soy sauce, orange juice concentrate, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
• Tucking any thin ends under so they cook evenly, put the pork in the baking pan so the pieces do not touch. Pour the vinegar mixture over the pork.
• Roast for 10 minutes. Turn over. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 150°F on an instant-read thermometer or is slightly pink in the very center. While the pork cooks, if the sauce appears to be burning (it may in corners or in dark pans), tilt the pan and loosen and stir the thicker sticky substances. Add the water if needed.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet, dry-roast the sesame seeds over low heat for about 2 minutes, or just until fragrant and golden, stirring frequently. Watch carefully so they don't get too brown. Pour onto a small plate.
• Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Let stand for about 10 minutes. The pork will continue to cook during the standing time, reaching about 160°F. Cut diagonally, making long, thin slices. Refrigerate half the pork (12 ounces) in an airtight container for use in Cook's-Choice Fried Rice. Transfer the remaining pork to plates. Spoon the pan juices over the pork. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 143
• Total Fat: 3.0g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
• Monounsaturated: 1.0g
• Cholesterol: 74mg
• Sodium: 208mg
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 25g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 3 Very Lean Meat