Description
Sizzling bourbon bbq bacon wrapped pork tenderloin brings smoky, sweet excitement to your dinner table. Tender meat hugged by crispy bacon and glazed with rich bourbon sauce guarantees a mouthwatering main course that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 8 slices of bacon
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Sweeteners:
- 1 cup bourbon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Whisk 1 cup bourbon, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup barbecue sauce together in a large bowl. Submerge your pork tenderloins completely in the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
- Drain tenderloins and pat completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper across the entire surface.
- Carefully drape 4 bacon slices around each tenderloin, overlapping edges slightly. Secure bacon with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat for 3 minutes. Sear bacon-wrapped tenderloins for 2-3 minutes per side until bacon edges start crisping.
- Transfer skillet directly into a 375°F oven. Roast for 25-30 minutes, brushing with extra ¼ cup barbecue sauce during final 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from oven when internal temperature reaches 145°F. Let meat rest for 8 minutes before slicing to preserve juices.
- Slice against the grain into 1-inch thick medallions. Serve immediately while bacon remains crisp and meat stays tender.
Notes
- Marinating overnight intensifies the bourbon and BBQ flavors, making the pork more tender and delicious.
- Choose thick-cut bacon for better coverage and crispier wrapping around the tenderloin.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature precisely, ensuring perfectly cooked pork without drying it out.
- For a lower-carb version, swap the brown sugar with a sugar-free alternative or use a minimal amount of honey.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 672kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 115mg