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Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin
5 from 18 votes

Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin

Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin features pork tenderloins seasoned with a brown sugar, paprika, and cayenne rub, wrapped in thin bacon slices, brushed with maple syrup, then roasted and broiled to crisp the bacon. The result is a juicy pork dish with a sweet, smoky glaze and a crispy bacon exterior.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin around 3 pounds, usually two pieces
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 pound Bacon paleo if necessary, do not use thick bacon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. Season pork with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, paprika, and cayenne.
  4. Rub the spice mixture all over both tenderloins.
  5. Lay bacon slices out on a cutting board and cut in half lengthwise. They should be just touching each other at the sides.
  6. Lay one pork tenderloin on top of bacon and wrap bacon slices around the tenderloin so that the bacon meets on the bottom of the tenderloin.
  7. Place on a sheet pan seam side down.
  8. Brush with maple syrup.
  9. Repeat with the second tenderloin.
  10. Bake for about 30 minutes or until instant read thermometer reads 145º.
  11. Remove from oven.
  12. Turn oven to low broil and broil for a minute or two or until bacon crisps to your liking.
  13. Serve immediately.
  14. This tastes best on the first day and doesn't make great leftovers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 104mg (35%) Sodium 547mg (23%) Potassium 514mg (11%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 225IU (5%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 104mg 35%
Sodium 547mg 23%
Potassium 514mg 11%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 225IU 5%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.