Sesame Pork Tenderloin

This is one of our first experiments with pork tenderloins baked in the oven. It's got a yummy marinade that makes for a great flavor and tender meat once baked.

Ingredients:

- 2 pork tenderloins (1 lb each)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot)
- 1 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

Place the tenderloins in a large Ziploc bag. Add the soy sauce, oil, ginger, and garlic. Seal the bag and turn it to coat the tenderloins with the sauce. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a shallow glass pan with aluminum foil and grease the foil.

Drain and discard the marinade. Place the tenderloins in the prepared pan.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Combine honey and brown sugar. Spoon over the tenderloins once they have cooked for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for an additional 10-20 minutes or until the meat is cooked.

Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.