Ingredients
- 1 boneless whole pork tenderloin (about 4 pounds) – patted dry
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon dried basil
- 3 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, middle rack.
- Rinse the tenderloin off and pat dry.
- Place in a dutch oven with a lid. (I prefer enamel cast iron for this).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, oil, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes and cayenne.
- Next add in the cheese and whisk. The mixture will be thick but still should be easily pourable. If not, add a teaspoon of more oil.
- Pour the mixture over the pork.
- Cover and bake for 60-90 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
- Remove meat to a serving platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Skim fat from cooking juices and transfer the remaining juices to a small saucepan.
- Bring liquid to a boil.
- Combine cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Gradually whisk into the pan.
- Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Uncover the pork and slice.
- Ladle the sauce over top.