Honey Sesame Pork Tenderloin

Honey Sesame Pork Tenderloin

½ c soy sauce

2 cloves garlic

1 T. fresh ginger, grated (use the powder in the can and it works fine)

1 T. sesame oil

1 to 1 ½ lb. pork tenderloin

¼ c. Beelicious honey

2 T. brown sugar

¼ c. sesame seeds (optional)

Combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in large plastic bog. Add tenderloin. Marinate at least 2 hours in refrigerator. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine honey and brown sugar. Remove tenderloin from marinade. Roll tenderloin in honey mixture then roll in sesame seeds. Toast in a shallow pan 20 to 30 minutes or until meat registers 160 degrees on a meat thermometer. 

OPTIONS: We often substitute boneless pork chops for the tenderloin. I don't always have the tenderloin on hand but I can usually find pork chops in the freezer.  We serve this dish with rice, a side salad and green beans. It is so easy to prepare on those busy days and nights when we find ourselves coming and going.