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How to make Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

A restaurant-worthy dish that comes alive right in the comfort of your kitchen, this bacon wrapped pork tenderloin is a no-brainer for fancy dinner nights.
  • cook TIME 50 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 1 hr
Course: Main dishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 482 kcal
Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients (11)

  • 20 oz pork tenderloin
  • 4 oz raw cured bacon
  • 24 oz potato sliced into cubes
  • 8 oz green bean ends removed
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Season the pork: Dry rub 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp paprika all over 20 oz pork tenderloin

2

Sear the pork: In a pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and wait for it to heat up. Then, sear the seasoned pork for a few minutes on each side until it’s golden-brown.

3

Prepare the wrap: Lay 3 bacon strips lengthwise onto a chopping board or plate, then place the pork tenderloin in the middle. 

4

Wrap the pork: Wrap the pieces tightly around the pork. Secure with toothpicks when done.

5

Sear the meat: In a pan over medium heat. Then, put the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin onto the pan and sear for around 5 minutes on each side until the edges are browned.

Preheat the oven to 375 °F to prepare for step 6.

6

Bake the pork tenderloin: Transfer the pan from the stove to the oven. Bake at 375 °F for around 20 minutes until the bacon is bronze and the meat is nicely browned.

7

Microwave the potatoes: In the meantime, put 24 oz potato into a microwave-safe bowl, cover it with a plastic wrap, and microwave for 10 minutes.

8

Mash the potatoes: Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 tsp salt then mash everything together until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.

9

Microwave the green beans: Put 8 oz green beans into a microwave-safe bowl, cover it with a plastic wrap, and microwave for 10 minutes.

10

Slice the pork tenderloin: Let the baked pork rest for around 5 minutes, then transfer it onto a chopping board and slice it into thick rolls.

11

Garnish and serve: Baste the meat with the drippings from the pan before serving it with the mashed potatoes and garnish with 2 tbsp parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 482kcal | Fat 22.9g | Saturated Fat 7.7g | Trans Fat 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g | Monounsaturated Fat 10.2g | Cholesterol 118.4mg | Sodium 584.7mg | Potassium 1451.5mg | Carbohydrate 31.7g | Fiber 5.9g | Sugar 4.2g | Protein 37.1g | Vitamin A 799.6IU | Vitamin C 24.9mg | Calcium 52mg | Iron 3.1mg