Honey Sesame Tenderloin

1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger root – or – 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lb pork tenderloin
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sesame seed

Mix soy sauce, ginger root, sesame oil, and garlic. Place tenderloin in plastic bag; pour soy mixture over tenderloin. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, but no longer than 24 hours. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove tenderloin from marinade; pat dry. Mix honey and brown sugar in shallow dish. Roll tenderloin in honey mixture, coating thoroughly; roll in sesame seed. Place in shallow roasting pan. Roast uncovered 20 – 30 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 115 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Makes 4 servings

Per serving: Calories: 220 Fat: 7g Sat. Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 70 mg

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