Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Servings: 4
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4): Calories: 604, Total Fat: 42g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 14g, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Protein: 41g, Cholesterol: 148mg, Sodium: 913mg
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Active Time: 20 minutes
Transform your dinner into a mouthwatering masterpiece with this irresistible bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin! Crispy bacon embraces juicy pork, glazed with a spicy-sweet Dijon rub that delivers bold flavor in every bite. Ready to fire up the oven and wow your guests?
Ingredients:
- 14 strips of bacon (approximately 13 ounces)
- 1 pork tenderloin, trimmed (around 1 1/4 pounds)
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and get ready for bacon magic.
- Lay bacon strips on a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until fat renders but bacon stays pliable, about 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, then crank oven to 450F (230C).
- Generously season pork tenderloin with kosher salt and cracked black pepper for that perfect base flavor.
- Whisk Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, and cayenne into a zesty glaze. Slather it all over the tenderloin for unbeatable taste.
- Wrap tenderloin with cooled bacon strips, overlapping like shingles for full coverage and crunch.
- Roast on the rack until internal temp hits 130F (54C) in the thickest part, around 17 minutes. Pure perfection awaits!
- Rest 5 minutes, then use a spatula and tongs to transfer to a board.
- Slice into 1-inch pieces and serve this showstopper hotyour table will thank you.
