Korean Pork Barbecue

Step 1

Trim pork tenderloin, removing the silver skin from the pork and any unwanted fat.

Step 2

Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl.

Step 3

Place pork tenderloins to a large zippered plastic bag, then pour in the marinade. Seal the bag well and refrigerate for 4 hours. (one hour is the minimum and 12 hours the maximum)

Step 4

In a saucepan over medium heat add sesame oil, onions, garlic and ginger. Allow the aromatics to saute for 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the remainder of the ingredients, stirring well.  Bring sauce to a light boil for 2-3 minutes then reduce heat to low. Allow the sauce to simmer for 20-30 minutes. *If the barbecue sauce is too thick add a little water to thin it to the right consistency.*This is your opportunity to reseason the sauce as needed. If you want it spicier add more Korean red pepper paste. If you'd like the sauce a little sweeter add more Karo® Syrup.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Step 7

Remove pork tenderloins from the marinade and pat down the tenderloins with paper towels to remove any excess marinade from the outside of the pork.

Step 8

Place pork tenderloins on roasting pan.

Step 9

Brush tenderloins liberally with BBQ sauce and place into the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 10

Heat saute pan until fairly hot. Remove from heat and add sesame seeds. Seeds will begin to toast and pop. Keep the seeds moving to keep them from burning. When seeds look toasted, remove from pan onto a plate or bowl until needed.

Step 11

Remove the pan from the oven. Turn over the tenderloins and brush the pork with barbecue sauce.

Step 12

Return the pan to the oven for another 15 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the pork from the oven. Brush with additional barbecue sauce and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 14

Slice pork tenderloins about 1/4 inch thick or as desired

Step 15

Place the sliced pork tenderloins on a serving dish, trying to keep them lined up. Brush with additional sauce if needed.

Step 16

Sprinkle top of pork tenderloin with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with sliced scallions.

Step 17

Serve with your favorite sides and additional barbecue sauce.