Pork tenderloins are often packaged two to a bag; plan a meal another night with pork tenderloin medallions or kabobs. 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.

Honey Sesame Tenderloin

1 whole pork tenderloin, about one 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
4 tablespoons sesame seed

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. Heat 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.

Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts: 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 Pork: The Other White Meat.