Hoisin Pork With Rice

• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (not seasoned)
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper (seeded for less heat)
• 4 scallions, sliced
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 3/4 -pound pork tenderloin, trimmed
• Kosher salt
• 1 1/2 pounds frozen brown rice (about 5 cups)
• 4 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 medium carrots, shredded

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Combine the hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, the jalapeno, half of the scallions and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender or mini food processor and pulse until smooth.
3. Transfer to a bowl.
4. Slice the pork tenderloin in half lengthwise and place both pieces cut-side down on a baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and brush with half of the hoisin sauce mixture.
6. Broil until golden brown and just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.
7. Set aside.
8. Combine the frozen rice, snow peas, 1 tablespoon each olive oil and vinegar, the ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl.
9. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the rice is hot and the snow peas are tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
10. Toss the carrots, the remaining scallions and 1 teaspoon each olive oil, vinegar and sesame seeds in a bowl.
11. Thinly slice the pork; serve with the rice mixture, carrot salad and remaining sauce.
12. Per serving: Calories 480; Fat 11 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 47 mg; Sodium 854 mg; Carbohydrate 72 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 25 g
13. Photograph by Christopher Testani

hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, pepper, scallions, freshly ground pepper, pork tenderloin, kosher salt, brown rice, snow peas, extravirgin olive oil, ginger, sesame seeds, carrots

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/hoisin-pork-with-rice-recipe.html (may not work)