Recently I had one of the most delicious meals I’ve had in years – thanks to my sister, JuanitaRose. She found the recipe when she was scrolling through Facebook and couldn’t wait to give it a try. Let me tell you … It was a HIT!
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
1 pork tenderloin (1.5 lbs)
8 slices bacon
Rub
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 tbsp mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
In a small bowl, mix the ingredients for the rub and rub it over the tenderloin. Be sure all sides are well coated. Cut bacon in 2″ pieces (approx) and cover the roast (top and sides). Attach each piece with toothpick.
Place on rack and bake for about 45 minutes or until meat reaches 145°. Remove from oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve hot with your choice of vegetables. My sister chose baked potatoes, steamed broccoli, sauteed onions and stuffed mushrooms. It was the PERFECT combination.
Tip: The original recipe said to wrap the tenderloin in the strips of bacon but it didn’t crisp up so I tried using small pieces. It worked perfectly.
