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Asian Pork Noodle Salad

From the Kitchen of: paz
Source: Family Circle

3/4
tsp.
Salt

1/2
tsp.
Red pepper flakes

1/2
tsp.
Black pepper

3
tsps.
Dark Asian sesame oil

1
Pork tenderloin

1/2
lb.
Thin spaghetti

1
tsp.
Grated orange rind

4
Scallions, chopped

1
cup
Orange juice

2
Tbsps.
Soy Sauce

1
Tbsp.
Rice vinegar

1
clove
Garlic, chopped

1
tsp.
Ginger, fresh, chopped and peeled

2
Oranges, peeled and sectioned

1
bunch
Watercress, stemmed

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper and 1 tsp. oil in cup. Rub on pork.
Heat cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork; sear on all sides, 5 minutes. Transfer pan to 400 degree oven. Roast 15-20 minutes, until internal temperature is 145 degrees.
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling water for 7 minutes; drain; transfer to bowl.
For sauce, whisk remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 2 tsps. oil, rind, scallions, juice, soy sauce, cornstarch, vinegar, garlic and ginger in small bowl.
Remove cooked pork from oven; let stand 10 minutes.
Add sauce to skillet; cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes, until bubbly and thickened. Add orange sections and watercress to spaghetti in bowl. Thinly slice pork; halve any large pieces. Add to bowl along with sauce. Toss to coat and serve.


3/4	tsp.	Salt
1/2	tsp.	Red pepper flakes
1/2	tsp.	Black pepper
3	tsps.	Dark Asian sesame oil
1		Pork tenderloin
1/2	lb.	Thin spaghetti
1	tsp.	Grated orange rind
4		Scallions, chopped
1	cup	Orange juice
2	Tbsps.	Soy Sauce
1	Tbsp.	Rice vinegar
1	clove	Garlic, chopped
1	tsp.	Ginger, fresh, chopped and peeled
2		Oranges, peeled and sectioned
1	bunch	Watercress, stemmed

50+ Friends Club CookbookSalads and Dressings

Asian Pork Noodle Salad

3/4

tsp.

Salt

1/2

tsp.

Red pepper flakes

1/2

tsp.

Black pepper

3

tsps.

Dark Asian sesame oil

1

Pork tenderloin

1/2

lb.

Thin spaghetti

1

tsp.

Grated orange rind

4

Scallions, chopped

1

cup

Orange juice

2

Tbsps.

Soy Sauce

1

Tbsp.

Rice vinegar

1

clove

Garlic, chopped

1

tsp.

Ginger, fresh, chopped and peeled

2

Oranges, peeled and sectioned

1

bunch

Watercress, stemmed

50+ Friends Club Cookbook
Salads and Dressings