Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
511 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Description
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin combines lean pork fillet with a rich bacon layer that crisps during oven roasting, adding both moisture and smoky flavor. The pork is seared in an oven-safe skillet to create a caramelized crust before being wrapped securely in bacon strips arranged to overlap slightly for full coverage. Honey is drizzled over the wrapped tenderloin before baking at a high temperature to encourage browning of the bacon and slight glazing from the honey.
The method emphasizes trimming any silver skin from the pork for better texture and tucking the thinner end underneath to achieve uniform thickness. This ensures the pork cooks evenly throughout. The recommended roasting time targets a medium doneness at 65°C for a pale pink interior while maintaining juiciness. Variations in pork weight adjust the baking time accordingly, with longer cooking for fully cooked (no pink) meat.
This dish suits dinner occasions where a visually appealing roast with a balance of meaty and smoky bacon flavors complements side dishes. Serving suggestions include vegetables or grains that balance the savory and sweet notes. Comfort in preparation comes from a make-ahead option where the wrapped tenderloin can be refrigerated before baking.
Notes include recommended trimming of silver skin and optional fat trimming, detailed cook time guidance by weight, and alternatives like lean turkey bacon for fewer calories. The recipe’s longer roasting time accounts for the bacon layer. Make-ahead instructions advise bringing the assembled meat to room temperature before roasting, enhancing even cooking.
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 lices streaky bacon long enough to wrap around the pork 1 1/2 times
- 1 lb / 500g pork tenderloin , at room temperature
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (honey works better, it's thicker)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan).
- Lay out bacon: Lay the bacon strips vertically on a board, slightly overlapping (see photo in post). There should be enough bacon so when rolled will wrap the length of the pork.
- Season the pork with salt and pepper. Tuck the thin end of the fillet under so the pork is roughly the same thickness from end to end.
- Brown pork: Heat the oil in an oven-proof skillet over high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until nicely browned. (Don't worry about cooking through, it will go in the oven.) Turn off heat, remove pork and allow to cool enough to handle.
- Wrap pork in bacon: Place pork on the arranged bacon at the end closest to you. Use a long knife to lift the bacon under the pork and roll the pork so the bacon wraps around the fillet. Finish with the bacon seam side down.
- Honey: Use the knife to transfer back into the skillet. Drizzle over honey and brush all over.
- Bake 25 minutes: Transfer skillet to oven for 25 minutes and roast pork until the internal temperature is 65°C / 149°F. (Note 1) Baste with pan juices at the 20 minute mark, mopping up plenty of the honey and juices pooled in the pan (this will make bacon deep golden).
- Rest 5 minutes: Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Baste once more just before serving. To serve, cut into thick slices. Serve with remaining pan juices.
Notes
- Trim silver skin from pork tenderloin if present for a better texture, but it is not mandatory as it is thin.
- Adjust baking times based on pork weight: 300g for 20 minutes, 400g for 25 minutes, 500g for 28 minutes targeting medium doneness (65°C internal temperature).
- Increase cook time by 3 minutes and target 68°C if you prefer pork with no pink center.
- Use lean turkey bacon to reduce calories to about 305 per serving instead of streaky bacon.
- For make-ahead, assemble the bacon wrapped pork and refrigerate; bring to room temperature one hour before roasting per recipe instructions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 189g | |
| Calories | 511cal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 51.3g | 103% |
| Fat | 28.8g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.9g | 117% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1227mg | 51% |
| Sugar | 8.6g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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