Sesame Crusted Pork Tenderloin
2016-10-15 13:58:42
Serves 6
The pork turns out tender and juicy and makes wonderful leftovers that you can add to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 onions, thinly sliced in rings
- 2 tablespoons flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
- coconut oil for frying
- baby romain lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Place the pork tenderloins in a 9x13" non metallic baking dish.
- Mix the soy sauce, honey and garlic together in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the pork, turning the meat to coat it evenly. Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over the pork.
- Roast the pork uncovered for 20 minutes, spooning juices over the pork a couple times during roasting. Cover loosely with foil and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the pork registers 145° on a meat thermometer.
- During the last 15 minutes of roasting, prepare the fried onion rings. Place the seasoned flour in a plastic bag and add the onion rings. Toss to coat. Heat coconut oil in a wok or large frying pan. When the oil is hot, shake off the excess flour and add the onion to the pan in four batches. Fry until golden, turning occasionally. Remove to a paper towel lined baking sheet.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Then slice into thin slices and place on a platter over a bed of lettuce leaves. Plate the fried onions along with the pork and serve immediately.
Notes
- The leftover pork is even good served cold the next day with Sriracha or other chili sauce. It is also a wonderful addition to fried rice and many other dishes.
Adapted from What's Cooking Thai
Adapted from What's Cooking Thai
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