Honey Sesame Tenderloin

Roasting this marinated tenderloin whole in a hot oven only takes 15 minutes or so, enough time to cook a pot of rice and steam a green vegetable.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 whole pork tenderloin, about 1 pound
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
4 tablespoons sesame seed

Cooking Directions:

1. Place tenderloin in self-sealing bag; add soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil; seal bag and toss to mix thoroughly. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
3. Remove tenderloin from marinade, discarding marinade.
4. On shallow plate mix together honey and brown sugar; place sesame seed on another plate.
5. Roll tenderloin in honey mixture to coat evenly, then roll in sesame seed. Place in shallow pan and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until internal temperature reads 155°F (approximately 65°C).
6. Remove to serving platter and slice to serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories 330 calories Protein 28 grams Fat 9 grams Sodium 830 milligrams Cholesterol 65 milligrams Saturated Fat 2 grams Carbohydrates 32 grams.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.