Sesame Pork

Sesame seeds give a toasty crunch to this tenderloin.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 pork tenderloins, about 1 3/4 to 2 total pounds
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablepoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
3 or 4 green onions, sliced diagonally

Cooking Directions:

1. In a self sealing bag, place tenderloins, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar and garlic. Seal bag and refrigerate 4 to 8 hours. Remove pork from from marinade (discarding marinade); roll in sesame seeds.
2. Place tenderloins in shallow pan; roast at 450°F (230°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, until internal temperature (measured by a meat thermometer) registers 155°F (approximately 65°C).
3. Serve sliced tenderloins garnished with green onion.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 218 calories Protein 24 grams Fat 11 grams Sodium 747 milligrams Cholesterol 67 milligrams.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.