Roasted Sweet Pork Tenderloins With Garlic

This recipe can also be made using a pork loin roast! If you love garlic, you will love this! Plan ahead the tenderloins must stay at room temperature for about 1 hour (or refrigerate for up to 8 hours) before roasting.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  minced fresh garlic (or use as much as you like!)
• 2  tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2  tablespoons ketchup
• 4  tablespoons light soy sauce, divided
• 3  tablespoons honey, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (can use more)
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
• 2 (1 lb)  pork tenderloin
• 1  tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2  teaspoons  sesame oil
• 2 -3  teaspoons  chili-garlic sauce
• 4 -5  green onions, chopped

Directions

1. In a small bowl stir together the garlic, hoisin sauce, Dijon mustard, ketchup, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and pinch cayenne pepper (if using) spoon the mixture onto the pork tenderloins, then rub all over using hands.
2. Place the tenderloins in a roasting pan or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; let sit at room temperature for about 1 hour (or cover and refrigerate for 8 hours (let the pork come down to almost room temperature before roasting, this is important!).
3. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
4. Remove and cover with foil; let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
5. Place the slices onto a serving dish/platter.
6. In a small bowl whisk together rice vinegar with sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 2 tablespoons honey; drizzle evenly over sliced pork, then sprinkle with green onions.