Sesame Pork Appetizers

Try this tantalizing pork appetizer for your next party. Serve with other finger foods to create a buffet of appetizers.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 green onion, finely chopped
Fresh spinach leaves

Cooking Directions:

1. In a dish large enough to hold the tenderloin, combine the sherry and soy sauce. Add the pork. Let marinate, 1 to 2 hours, turning several times.
2. Remove the tenderloin.
3. Spread the honey on a plate. Roll the pork in honey, then in sesame seeds. Place the tenderloin in a roast pan, roast at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until meat thermometer registers 155°F (65°C) Let stand 5 minutes, then slice thinly on the diagonal.
4. Combine all remaining ingredients for dipping sauce. Place in a bowl in the center of a serving platter. Surround the bowl with the spinach leaves. Arrange pork slices on top.

Makes 6 or more appetizer servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 295 calories Protein 28 grams Fat 13 grams Sodium 1055 milligrams Cholesterol 67 milligrams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.