BAKED SESAME PORK TENDERLOIN

Baked Sesame Pork Tenderloin image

This easy roasted pork appetizer comes from Shirley Kula of San Diego, California. The ginger, soy sauce and sesame seeds give these truly tender tenderloins obvious Asian flair.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup sherry or chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each)
SESAME COATING:
2 tablespoons ground mustard
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Add pork; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Place tenderloins on a rack in a shallow roasting pan lined with heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the mustard, water and soy sauce; brush over meat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Slice and serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges