Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is a delicious main dish for a weekend dinner. Unbelievably delicious pork tenderloin smothered in Dijon mustard and fresh garlic, wrapped in bacon, drizzled with a bit of honey and roasted to perfection.
Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin is the long, thin cut of pork that runs along the spine from hip to shoulder. It is the softer, juicier, and more tender cut of meat. Personally, I think it is the best cut of pork.
Pork tenderloin is very easy to cook in the oven or even on stove top. It can be roasted in the oven whole or cut into slices and cooked in a cooking pan on the stove. Pork cooks quickly so be careful not to overcook it.
If you’re planning on making something other than turkey for the holidays, I highly recommend pork.
This Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is amazing and would make a wonderful holiday dinner addition. Actually, it would be perfect for any weekend dinner. So simple and tasted incredible.
I’m not lying about how simple it is. It all comes down to rubbing pork with some Dijon mustard and garlic and wrapping it in bacon. Then, just place it in the roasting pan and drizzle with some honey. That’s it! Easy-peasy-delicious.
How to reheat pork tenderloin?
If you will have leftovers, best way to reheat this pork is in a saute pan over medium heat just until heated through.
Pork tenderloin is a tender meat and it will stay tender while reheating. Dijon mustard will caramelize nicely, adding some great flavors. I enjoyed this pork even more the next day.
Garlic Dijon Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Unbelievably delicious pork tenderloin smothered in Dijon mustard and fresh garlic, wrapped in bacon, drizzled with a bit of honey and roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1.2 lb pork tenderloin
- 8-12 slices of raw bacon
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt
- 1 Tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Press garlic (or grate) and mix it with Dijon mustard.
Rub mustard/garlic mixture all over pork tenderloin, evenly. Salt it to taste.
- Wrap pork in bacon, overlapping bacon strips slightly.
Carefully place pork tenderloin in a roasting pan and tuck in any loose bacon ends if needed.
- Drizzle some honey over the top.
Bake for 40-50 minutes. Thermometer should read 145°. (You can turn broil on for 30-45 seconds to toast the top if you want.)
*Cook time will depend on size and thickness of pork. If you get a long thin cut, cook time will be shorter. If you get a thicker cut, cook time will be longer.
Recipe Notes
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles on May 27, 2015.
Linda
OMG! This is so simple and so delicious sounding and looking. I think I will make this for Easter in place of the traditional ham. Pork! It should amaze everyone.
Linda
lyuba
I hope you did make it, Linda! Thank you so much 🙂
Jess Harp
This looks and sounds AMAZING! Definitely giving this a try, thank you!!
lyuba
Thank you so much, Jess! Hope you will like it 🙂
Maureen
Very simple to make but it definitely looks delicious! I will give this a try. It’s very wonderful!
lyuba
It really is delicious!! Thank you, Maureen!
Ryan
This looks amazing! I can’t tell for sure, is this a big pork loin cut, or a pork tenderloin? I have a 2lb loin cut in the fridge and I really hope this will work 🙂
lyuba
I believe it will work on both but I had a tenderloin.
I hope you’ll like it!
Thank you, Ryan!
Bradley Kasmer
I’m making this for dinner tonight. I’m going to use orange blossom honey, and I’m pairing it with baby red potatoes roasted with rosemary and thyme, and a cranberry walnut spring salad. I also got a great bottle of Moscato to go with dinner. Can’t wait to enjoy this meal. Thanks for the recipe.
lyuba
Oh my goodness, can I come over? The whole dinner sounds fantastic!
Amalia
Made this last night and it was very delicious! The pork was soft and moist ,my husband and i loved it. thank you very much Lyuba! Two big smiles for you!
Wanda
I made this. It was delicious. I am going to try it tonight with a turkey breast tenderloin
Marianny
Amazing my family love it
Monica
Decided to comment, because I’ve made this recipe countless times now! It is so easy and delicious, it’s a staple in my recipe repertoire when I need a simple, reliable meal. We love it!
Brooke
Can you cook this as a crockpot meal? What liquid would you suggest adding?
lyuba
Hi Brooke!
I don’t think this is going to work in a crock pot because the bacon will not crisp up but be soggy instead. Oven-roasted way is actually quite fast and juicy.
I hope you will like it 🙂