Sesame-soy marinated pork tenderloin with asian dipping sauce (Barbecue and Grilling)

 

                Serve this succulent tenderloin with steamed spinach or kale.

Serves 8 to 10

• 4 pork tenderloins (each about 12 oz / 375 gr)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 ml chopped gingerroot
• 250 ml soy sauce
• 75 ml toasted sesame oil

Asian dipping sauce

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 ml minced gingerroot
• 15 ml hoisin sauce
• 60 ml plum sauce
• 30 ml soy sauce
• 30 ml honey
• 30 ml rice vinegar
• 2 ml five-spice powder

1. Prepare the sauce : In a bowl, combine all the ingredients of the dipping sauce ; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Place pork in a large sealable plastic bag and add garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil ; seal, toss to coat and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, prepare a hot fire in your grill.
4. Remove pork from marinade, discarding marinade.
5. Grill pork for about 5 minutes per quarter turn, or until a meat thermometer is inserted in the thickest part of a tenderloin registers 130F (54C) for rare, or until desired doneness.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes ; serve with sauce on the side.

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