I am always looking for ways to spice up pork tenderloin.  It is a great cut of meat but it needs a little assistance in the flavor department.  I really like the subtle hint of smoky-sweetness that Hoisin sauce lends to pork.  Hoisin sauce is a smoky-salty-sweet Chinese dipping sauce, with undertones of garlic, chili peppers and ginger.  It reminds me of a toned down American style barbeque sauce.  Since bottled sauce was the main ingredient in the marinade for the pork, I added some fresh garlic and ginger.  Adding fresh ingredients to a bottled sauce is a trick I like to use to add some depth and freshness to a dish.  After letting the pork marinate for a few hours, I roasted it in the oven for about 25 minutes.  I pulled it out when the instant read thermometer read 138 degrees and I let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.  Juicy perfection! I paired this recipe with my Coconut Milk Risotto.  The creamy and rich risotto added great balance to the smoky, juicy pork.

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