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Savory BBQ Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring tender pork tenderloin wrapped in crispy bacon and glazed with smoky, sweet BBQ sauce. Perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of excess fat and silver skin
  • 8–10 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet style recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, freshly cracked if possible
  • 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt or kosher salt preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional: chopped fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish

Instructions

  1. Trim any silver skin or excess fat from the pork tenderloin. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice blend evenly over the tenderloin.
  3. Lay out bacon slices on a cutting board, slightly overlapping. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on top and wrap each bacon slice snugly around the pork, overlapping slightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  4. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the bacon-wrapped tenderloin on all sides for 2-3 minutes each until bacon is golden and slightly crisp.
  5. Brush the bacon-wrapped tenderloin generously with BBQ sauce, coating all sides.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer the skillet or place the pork on a baking sheet if skillet is not oven-safe. Bake for 20-25 minutes until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
  8. Remove toothpicks if used. Slice the tenderloin into 1/2-inch medallions, arrange on a platter, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve with favorite sides.

Notes

Do not skip the resting step after baking to keep the pork juicy. If bacon is not crispy enough after baking, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Use thick-cut bacon for best texture. You can prepare the pork wrapped in bacon up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. For gluten-free, verify BBQ sauce and bacon ingredients. Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain bacon crispness.

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