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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce (Kao Zhu Li Ji)

This dish, originating from Lynn Chang’s Cantonese maternal grandmother, is a delightful fusion of flavors. It’s perfect as a main course served with rice and a side of vegetables like Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce.

Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (10 minutes active) plus marinating
Makes: 4 to 6 servings as part of a multicourse family-style meal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3-pound extra-lean pork tenderloin

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Pork:
  • In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine soy sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar.
  • Add the pork tenderloin to the bag, seal, and shake to coat the pork evenly.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or up to 12 hours.
  1. Roast the Pork:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Line a small roasting pan with foil.
  • Place the marinated pork in the prepared pan.
  • Roast uncovered for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 155 degrees F (68 degrees C). Ensure not to overcook.
  1. Rest and Serve:
  • Transfer the roasted pork to a chopping board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the pork into 1-inch medallions and serve with mustard sauce.

Mustard Sauce

Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 3 green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce:
  • In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, dry mustard, and finely chopped green onions until smooth and creamy.
  1. Serve:
  • Serve the sliced pork tenderloin with the prepared mustard sauce.

Enjoy this flavorful and tender roasted pork dish, complemented perfectly by the creamy mustard sauce!

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