Description
Succulent bacon wrapped pork tenderloin creates pure dinner magic right on your plate, delivering mouth-watering flavor combinations that make your taste buds dance. Crispy bacon and tender meat come together perfectly, ensuring a delightful meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 8 slices bacon
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cloves garlic
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 400°F and position the rack in the center for even cooking.
- Pat the 1½ lb pork tenderloin completely dry with paper towels to ensure perfect seasoning absorption.
- Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the tenderloin, massaging it to coat every surface evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp dried thyme across the entire tenderloin, pressing seasonings into the meat.
- Layer 8-10 bacon slices around the tenderloin, overlapping slightly to create a complete wrapper.
- Secure bacon edges underneath the meat to prevent unraveling during cooking.
- Warm a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until surface is scorching hot.
- Carefully place the bacon-wrapped tenderloin in the skillet, searing exactly 2-3 minutes per side until bacon turns golden brown and crisp.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves and combine with 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter in a small bowl.
- Transfer seared tenderloin to a baking dish and drizzle garlic-butter mixture over the top.
- Roast in the 400°F oven for 25-30 minutes, checking internal temperature reaches precisely 145°F with a meat thermometer.
- Remove from oven and let the tenderloin rest exactly 5 minutes before slicing to retain maximum juiciness.
- Slice against the grain and serve immediately while still warm.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for the best coverage and crispiest exterior on your pork tenderloin.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness precisely and avoid overcooking the delicate meat.
- Patting the tenderloin dry before seasoning helps the spices stick and allows better browning during searing.
- Select a heavy cast-iron skillet for achieving the perfect golden-brown bacon crust before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg