Sesame Pork with Mild Chiles

If your family likes meals with a kick to them, try this roast. Adjust the amount of chiles to suit your family's tastes.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon sherry
2 tablespoons diced mild green chiles*
1 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup sesame paste
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons diced mild green chiles*
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup orange marmalade
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Cooking Directions:

1. Place pork loin in plastic self-sealing bag. Process next nine ingredients in food processor; add to bag, seal and chill several hours. Remove pork from marinade; place in shallow baking dish and reserve marinade.
2. Roast pork in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven to an internal temperature of 155°F (approximately 65°C ), about 40 minutes. Baste frequently with marinade. Remove pork from oven, cover and keep warm for 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve all juices.
3. Combine next five ingredients in small saucepan; heat to a boil. Simmer for five minutes. Add marmalade and sesame oil with any juices from the roasted pork loin. Simmer a few minutes more.
4. Slice pork loin to serve; pour warm sauce over pork slices. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

Makes 6 servings.

*1 (4-ounce) can diced mild green chilies equals a total of 4 tablespoons.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.