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Honey Sesame Pork Tenderloin

Tender and juicy pork tenderloin with an Asian flair!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Rest TIme3 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: grilled pork tenderloin, juicy pork tenderloin, pork tenderloin
Servings: 4
Calories: 331kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic or 1/4 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tablspoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar light or dark
  • 4 tablspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil.
  • Place the tenderloin in a heavy plastic bag; pour the soy mixture over it to coat.
  • Let marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove pork from the marinade and pat dry. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Roast or grill (see specific instructions below).

How to roast:

  • On a shallow plate, combine the honey and brown sugar.
  • Roll the tenderloin in the honey mixture, coating it well, then sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
  • Roast in a shallow baking dish at 400°F for 20-30 minutes or until the pork's internal temperature reads 145°F.
  • Let the pork rest for 3 minutes, transfer to a platter, slice and serve.

How to grill:

  • Heat the grill on medium-high until it reaches 400°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, brown sugar, and sesame seeds.
  • Place the pork tenderloin on the hot grill and cook each of the four sides for 1 1/2 minutes. (Be sure to close the lid each time after you flip)
  • Once each side has been seared, turn the grill down to low-medium heat (around 300°F) and brush each of the four sides with the honey mixture.
  • Grill for an additional 2 minutes on each of the four sides, brushing the tenderloin with the honey mixture each time you flip. Keep the lid down as much as possible.
  • Check the internal temperature of the pork - if it is between 140-145, remove the tenderloin from the grill. If it has not reached 140, continue to grill on low until it does.
  • Place the tenderloin on a platter and let rest for 3 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25loin | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1842mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 27.5mg | Iron: 3mg