Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe | I Can Cook That (2024)

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This may come as a surprise, especially coming from a food blogger, who is about to share a recipe for Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, but I had my first piece of bacon just a few years back. I’ve never been a big fan of pork products to begin with (I was an awfully picky child… sorry mom!) and swore it off all together after a trip to Switzerland where I couldn’t find anything that didn’t have pork/bacon/ham/sausage in it. But a few years ago, I finally started going back to eating pork, starting with bacon. And I’ve never looked back. Although I’m still not fully into pork yet, I have finally incorporated it slightly into my repertoire.

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Hatfield Quality Meats contacted me last week to see if I’d be interested in trying some of their products. At first I was a bit wary but this was my chance to finally work with pork products and perhaps even like it! So I thought I’d jump in head first with a bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin!

Hatfield’s pork products include bacon, tenderloin (marinated and regular), ham steaks and sausage and can be found at your local grocery store. I was sent a boneless pork loin filet, which has no MSG added and is gluten free, as well as thick cut hardwood smoked bacon, both of which I used in this recipe.

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Ingredients (get all ingredients here):

Pork:

  • 1 (2-lb.) pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (recipe below)
  • 6-8 bacon slices
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Steak seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. To make, first combine all the ingredients for the steak seasoning in a bowl.

Mix to combine. If you’d prefer, you can use a store bought steak seasoning.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon steak seasoning over the pork.

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Place the pork on a lightly greased wire rack which has been placed in an aluminum foil-lined roasting pan.

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Wrap the bacon slices around the pork, having the end pieces underneath the pork to secure them in place. (you can use wooden picks as well if you’d like).

Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle registers 155 degrees.

Turn the broiler on and broil for 3-5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Be careful to stay in the kitchen and watch this, the bacon can burn in a matter of seconds.

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Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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Slice and serve. (I served mine with green beans and a baked potato).

I love how simple this meal is.

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You can have this beautiful tenderloin ready and made in an hour.

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A serving size is about 1/4 lb so this can easily serve 4 people.

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Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That

A simple dinner recipe that's sure to be a favorite with all of the bacon lovers in your life!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Resting Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Pork:

  • 1 2-lb. pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning recipe below
  • 6-8 bacon slices
  • Parsley for garnish

Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

  • To make, first combine all the ingredients for the seasoning in a bowl.

  • Mix to combine. If you’d prefer, you can use a store-bought steak seasoning.

  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon seasoning over the pork.

  • Place the pork on a lightly greased wire rack which has been placed in an aluminum foil-lined roasting pan.

  • Wrap the bacon slices around the pork, having the end pieces underneath the pork to secure them in place. (you can use wooden picks as well if you’d like).

  • Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle registers 155 degrees.

  • Turn the broiler on and broil for 3-5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Be careful to stay in the kitchen and watch this, the bacon can burn in a matter of seconds.

  • Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

  • Slice and serve.

Notes

If you make this recipe, share a photo on Instagram and tag me@icancookthat!

Keyword Bacon, Main Course, Pork Tenderloin, Weeknight Dinner

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe | I Can Cook That (2024)

FAQs

Does pork tenderloin need to be seared before baking? ›

For the best, juiciest pork tenderloin, sear the pork on all sides in a skillet before finishing it in the oven.

How do you cook a pork tenderloin without drying out? ›

Do you cook a pork tenderloin covered or uncovered? A baked pork tenderloin recipe needs to be covered if you want to keep it from drying out. This will ensure you get juicy and delicious meat when you're ready to serve dinner!

Is it better to cook pork tenderloin fast or slow? ›

The size and structure of a tenderloin make it perfect for cooking quickly on high heat. You want to be able to brown the outside while still keeping it a little pink on the inside.

How long to cook pork tenderloin in oven at 350 without? ›

How long to cook pork tenderloin in oven at 350°F: Placed in a baking dish and cooked uncovered, a pork tenderloin will take around 20-27 minutes at 350°F.

Is it better to cook a pork tenderloin at 350 or 400? ›

Is it better to cook a pork loin at 350 or 400? Cooking a pork loin at 400°F will give a nice crust and cook it faster, reducing the risk of drying out.

Do you season pork before or after searing? ›

But really, it takes no extra effort, just some forethought. And so I will always season lamb shanks the day before they go into the braise. I will try to season chickens the day before, but if I don't have the chance, I won't sweat it; and I will season steaks and pork roasts right before searing.

Does pork tenderloin get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

At 400 degrees F, a 1-pound pork tenderloin will cook in 8 to 10 minutes after being seared on the stove. Unlike tough, fatty cuts of meat (like the shoulder used for Slow Cooker Pulled Pork), leaner cuts like pork tenderloin do not become more tender the longer they cook.

What is the secret to tender pork loin? ›

Once the pork loin roast reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer, remove it from the oven, and let it rest on a cutting board for 20 minutes. This gives the meat time to reabsorb all its juices. You can also brine the pork before you cook it, which ensures the meat stays tender, juicy, and well-seasoned.

How do you keep pork tenderloin moist? ›

Brine the pork to maintain moisture by soaking it in a mixture of salt and water, baking soda, vinegar or even milk. You can also pour hot water over the loin to shrink the rind, which can enable better absorption of brine, milk, oil or marinade.

What is the best cooked temp for pork tenderloin? ›

Keep in mind that most fresh pork products are leaner than other types of meat you might be familiar with. Because of this, the USDA suggests cooking it to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the same temperature for every variation of pork you might choose from pork tenderloin to shoulder.

Is pork tenderloin better in the oven or on the grill? ›

Food52: Which cooking method gets the most flavor out of pork loin? CG: You get flavors from grilling that you don't get from roasting. Smokiness, first and foremost. Direct cooking gives a distinct char, and that char adds a lot of taste.

Should I sear tenderloin before baking? ›

If roasting a tenderloin in the oven, you'll definitely want to sear it to get a golden brown crust. It doesn't take very long, and is so worth the effort.

Do you have to sear meat before baking? ›

In technical terms, this is called a Maillard reaction and it's a flavor profile we omnivores happen to find quite delicious. Without searing, meat dishes can taste flat and boring. Admittedly, searing isn't strictly necessary for the cooking process.

Does pork need to be seared before slow cooking? ›

Preparing the pork

I also recommend browning the meat slightly prior to slow cooking which will help maximise the flavour.

Should you rinse pork tenderloin before cooking? ›

Washing beef, pork, lamb, or veal before cooking it is not recommended. Bacteria in raw meat and poultry juices can be spread to other foods, utensils, and surfaces. We call this cross-contamination. Some consumers think they are removing bacteria and making their meat or poultry safe.

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