Plum-Flavored Pork Tenderloin

Submitted by grovinchicken

"This recipe comes from a book called" "365 Ways to Cook Chinese" by Rosa Lo San Ross. This is for honored guest, starting a meal with an appetizer platter of sliced meat is a sign of respect. This dish with a sauce made from fresh plums is not only delicious but very pretty and, of course, the red color denotes good luck."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 ripe plums (about 3/4 lbs)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloin

directions

1. Cut plums in quarters and remove seeds.
2. In a small saucepan, cook plums with 2 tablespoons cold water until soft and mushy, about 15 minutes.
3. Let cool.
4. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, pepper, sesame oil, ginger, orange juice, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of water, stir to blend marinade well.
5. Trim Pork tenderloin, if necessary.
6. Place in a roasting pan and coat with marinade.
7. Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
8. Preheat oven to 400°F.
9. Roast pork in marinade, uncovered, until pork is white throughout, 30-35 minutes.
10. Remove meat to a carving board, slice, and arrange on a platter.
11. Spoon pan juices over meat.
12. Serve warm or at room temperature.