Bacon-Herb Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Sizzle up this irresistible dish that wraps juicy pork in crispy bacon and aromatic herbs for a flavor explosion!
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 519, Total Fat 34 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Carbohydrates 5 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 45 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Sodium 612 mg
- Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Inactive time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 head of garlic, top sliced off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each), trimmed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 12 slices bacon (about 1/4-inch thick)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 300F (150C). Place garlic head in a ramekin, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast until soft, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly, then squeeze cloves into a bowl.
- On a clean surface, spread half the roasted garlic over each tenderloin. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with combined chopped herbs, then wrap each with 6 bacon slices, securing with kitchen twine.
- Increase oven to 375F (190C). Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear tenderloins on all sides until golden. Transfer to a roasting pan; bake to medium doneness, 8-10 minutes.
- Rest on a cutting board 10 minutes. Remove twine, slice, and serve this mouthwatering masterpiece!
