Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
This bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin recipe offers a delicious and healthy twist on a classic dish. Using sustainably raised pork, fresh herbs, and nutrient-dense vegetables, this meal is as nutritious as it is flavorful.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Oven-safe skillet
- Meat thermometer
- Aluminum foil
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin about 1-1.5 pounds, sustainably raised
- 8-10 slices of nitrate-free bacon
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh vegetables for serving e.g., broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Tenderloin: Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season it with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and chopped rosemary.
- Wrap with Bacon: Lay the bacon slices out on a cutting board, slightly overlapping. Place the tenderloin on top of the bacon slices and roll it up, wrapping the bacon around the tenderloin. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Sear the Tenderloin: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the bacon-wrapped tenderloin in the skillet and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bacon is crispy.
- Bake the Tenderloin: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest the Meat: Remove the tenderloin from the oven and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Prepare Vegetables: While the tenderloin rests, steam or roast your choice of fresh vegetables.
- Serve: Slice the tenderloin into medallions and serve with the steamed or roasted vegetables.
