Oven-Barbecued Pork

Ingredients :

• 2 (12 oz. or 350g each) whole pork tenderloins
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. dry red wine
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 2 tsp. red food coloring (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 green onion, cut in half
• Green Onion Curls (see recipe), for garnishing

Cooking Procedures :

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.  Prepare a wire rack and a baking pan.  Set aside.
2. Remove and discard fat from meat.
3. Combine soy sauce, wine, sugar, honey, food coloring (if using), cinnamon, garlic and onion in a large bowl.  Add pork, turning tenderloins to coat completely.  Cover and let stand in the refrigerator for an hour or overnight, turning occasionally.
4. Drain pork, reserving marinade.  Place pork on a wire rack over a baking pan.
5. Place in the center of the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes.  Turn and baste frequently during baking.  Internal temperature reading at 170°F.
6. Remove pork from the oven.  Cover with foil for 10 minutes and let it cool.  Cut into diagonal slices.  Transfer to a serving platter.
7. Garnish with Green Onion Curls.