Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Pork Tenderloin
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the pork tenderloin completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for a good sear and crispy bacon.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the pork tenderloin all over with the olive oil, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the entire surface, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lay the bacon slices side-by-side on a clean surface, slightly overlapping, to create a 'sheet' of bacon. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin at one end of the bacon sheet and carefully roll it up, ensuring the bacon completely covers the pork. If needed, secure the bacon with toothpicks (remember to remove them before serving).
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin seam-side down in the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until the bacon is golden brown and slightly crispy all around.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Transfer the skillet with the pork tenderloin to the preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until an internal meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 145°F. The bacon should be crisp and the pork cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board. Tent loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and moist result.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Remove any toothpicks, then slice the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
For the Pork Tenderloin
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
- 8 slices thin-cut bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pat the pork tenderloin completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for a good sear and crispy bacon.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub the pork tenderloin all over with the olive oil, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the entire surface, pressing gently to adhere.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lay the bacon slices side-by-side on a clean surface, slightly overlapping, to create a 'sheet' of bacon. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin at one end of the bacon sheet and carefully roll it up, ensuring the bacon completely covers the pork. If needed, secure the bacon with toothpicks (remember to remove them before serving).
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin seam-side down in the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until the bacon is golden brown and slightly crispy all around.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Transfer the skillet with the pork tenderloin to the preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until an internal meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 145°F. The bacon should be crisp and the pork cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board. Tent loosely with aluminum foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a tender and moist result.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Remove any toothpicks, then slice the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick medallions and serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min