Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is a delicious main dish for any dinner. Unbelievably delicious, soft and tender pork tenderloin smothered in Dijon mustard and fresh garlic, wrapped in bacon, drizzled with a bit of honey and roasted to perfection.
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 in terms of flavor and texture.
It’s very easy to cook in the oven or even on stove top. You can roast it in the oven whole or cut into slices and make Pork Cutlets on stovetop. Either method you use, remember that pork tenderloin is better to cook quickly at higher temperature and don’t overcook it!
This Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is amazing and would make a wonderful holiday dinner addition or just as a weekend main course. So simple and tasted incredible.
I’m not lying about how simple it is. It all comes down to rubbing pork with some Dijon and maple mixture and wrapping it in bacon. (Who doesn’t love BACON!) Then, just place it in the roasting pan and drizzle with some honey. That’s it! Easy-peasy-delicious.
How To Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Prepare the pork. Take the pork out of the package, pat it dry, and rub it in a mixture of Dijon, honey, and pressed garlic. Salt it to taste on all the sides.
Wrap it. Wrap the tenderloin in bacon, using one at a time. Overlap each bacon strip a little bit and tuck the ends under the prior slice to help it hold.
Roast it. Place wrapped pork into a prepared skillet or a roasting pan and drizzle some honey over the the top. Cook at 425° until internal temperature reaches 145°.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much pork to estimate per person?
One tenderloins should serve approximately 3-4 people. The best thing to do is to estimate about 3-4 slices per person, depending on how many sides you serve and how thickly you cut the pork. With most meats, the standard serving estimate is 1/2 lb. per person. You can always lessen that a little by serving hearty or more side dishes if needed.
Is it okay if my pork is slightly pink in the center?
Yes, it is perfectly safe and even desired for the pork to be slightly pink in the middle. When the pork is slightly pink in the middle, the meat is done to safe temperature (145°) but not so done to be dry. Overcooking pork will result in tough, dry meat.
What if my bacon didn’t crisp enough?
If you want to crisp up the bacon a little bit, turn on the broil (to low setting if possible) when the pork reaches about 140°F. Make sure the oven rack is set 6-10 inches away from the broiler to avoid burning the bacon. Watch it carefully, and let the bacon crisp up for just a couple of minutes.
How to reheat pork tenderloin?
Pork tenderloin is a tender meat and it will stay tender while reheating. One option is to reheat slices of leftover pork tenderloin in the pan over medium-low heat. Reheat just until heated through, don’t overcook! You can also use an air-fryer and reheat the slices at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
Good Sides to Serve with Pork:
This is a fabulous entrée for a holiday dinner, or really any dinner party! You can serve it with a lot of different holiday side dishes like
Potato Side Dishes: mashed potatoes, hashbrown casserole, roasted potatoes, scalloped potatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes.
Vegetable Sides: sautéed green beans, sautéed mushrooms, whole roasted cauliflower, Haricot Verts, cauliflower mac and cheese, roasted brussels sprouts.
Salads: Caesar salad, Greek salad, Panzanella salad.
More Pork Recipes To Make
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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.25-1.5 lb pork tenderloin
- 12 oz uncooked bacon
- 2 garlic cloves pressed
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Salt
- 1 tbsp honey to drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and lightly grease a cast iron skillet or a roasting pan.
- Take the pork tenderloin out of the package and pat it dry.
- Mix together Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp. of honey, and pressed garlic.
- Rub mustard/garlic mixture all over pork tenderloin, evenly. Salt it to taste.
- Wrap pork in bacon, overlapping bacon strips slightly and tucking the ends under so it holds. Carefully place pork tenderloin in a roasting pan or the skillet.
- Drizzle some honey over the top of the pork.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes*. Make sure to track the internal thermometer of the pork rather than the time. Internal temperature of pork should read 145°F.
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Notes
- *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.
- How Much Pork Per Person: One tenderloins should serve approximately 3-4 people. The best thing to do is to estimate about 3-4 slices per person, depending on how many sides you serve and how thickly you cut the pork. With most meats, the standard serving estimate is 1/2 lb. per person.
- Pork is slightly pink in the center? It is perfectly safe and even desired for the pork to be slightly pink in the middle. When the pork is slightly pink in the middle, the meat is done to safe temperature (145°) but not so done to be dry. Overcooking pork will result in tough, dry meat.
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Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles on May 27, 2015.
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I just took the pork tenderloin out of rhe oven. It looks gorgeous and I’m sure it’s going to taste delicious. This recipe is a keeeper. Great for a dinner party and so easy to put together.
Thanks!!
I am do glad you like it, Annette!
How long for a 4 pound pork tenderloin?
Hi Sara, Sorry I responded to you earlier but for some reason, my response didn’t post.
Pork tenderloins don’t come in four pounds are you sure you didn’t get a pork loin instead of a pork tenderloin? Here is a link to a couple of od my pork loin recipes that you can try.
https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/roasted-pork-loin/
https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/stuffed-pork-loin/
Best n simple
It’s fantastic, and my family adores it.
This was delicious!!! Will definitely be making again!
Thanks, Jackie! Glad you liked it!