Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    pork tenderloins -- 1.5 lb ea
                        ***MARINADE***
   1 1/2  teaspoons     minced gingerroot
   1 1/2  teaspoons     packed brown sugar
   2      tablespoons   light soy sauce
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   2      tablespoons   hoisin sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      sesame oil
   1      tablespoon    sherry
     1/8  teaspoon      Chinese 5 spice powder
   1      tablespoon    black bean sauce

Preparation:

VARIATIONS: Thai Barbeque Pork: Substitute fish sauce for soy sauce, and lime juice for sherry. Increase gingerroot to 1 T. Substitute 1 T chopped fresh coriander for five-spice powder. Szechuan Barbequed Pork: Substitute 1 t Chinese chili paste for five-spice powder. Add 1 green onion, chopped. 1. Trim any fat off tenderloin; tuck ends under and tie each with kitchen string. Place in a shallow glass dish. 2. Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sherry, black bean sauce, gingerroot, sugar, garlic, sesame oil and five-spice powder. 3. Pour marinade over tenderloins and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours; turn occasionally. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temp before cooking. 4. Place tenderloins on rack in roasting pan, reserving marinade. Pour 1 cup water into pan. Bake, basting generously four times, in a 375F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted at 20 degree angle registers 160F and meat still has a hint of pink. 5. Remove to cutting board, and tent with foil. Let stand for 10 minutes. 6. Remove string. Using sharp knife, slice pork diagonally into thin slices.