Saturday, January 8, 2022

Sesame Pork Tenderloin

 2 lean pork tenderloins about a pound each
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 rib of celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Preheat oven to 325

Cut each tenderloin almost through lengthwise then flatten.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over med high heat.  Add the sesame seeds, celery, onion and cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.  Add the breadcrumbs, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, and pepper.  Toss lightly.  Spread the stuffing on the cut side of 1 tenderloin.  Place second tenderloin cut side down on top of the stuffing.  Fasten the tenderloins together with kitchen string or skewers.  Place on open roasting pan.

Roast for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 155 F and the juices run clear.  Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serves 6


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