Bacon-Wrapped PORK Tenderloin
- 20m Prep Time
- 35m Cook Time
- 1h 5mReady In
Pork tenderloin wrapped in a woven bacon lattice, roasted until crisp, and glazed with honey for a sweet finish. A showstopping main course.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon or brown mustard
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pork tenderloins trimmed of silver skin
- 16 thin-cut slices bacon
- 3 tbsp honey warmed
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 4 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 6.76 mg
- Iron: 0.48 mg
- Magnesium: 12.4 mg
- Phosphorus: 132 mg
- Potassium: 196 mg
- Zinc: 1.09 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon or brown mustard
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 16 thin-cut slices bacon
Prepare
- 2 pork tenderloins, trimmed of silver skin
- 3 tbsp honey, warmed
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon or brown mustard, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over two 1-pound pork tenderloins (trimmed of silver skin). Set aside at room temperature for up to 30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to overnight.
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Step 2.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. For each tenderloin, lay 4 or 5 thin-cut bacon strips on a piece of parchment, parallel and just touching. Fold every other strip halfway back onto itself. Lay 1 bacon strip perpendicular over the strips, snug against the folds, then unfold the strips. Next, fold back the opposite strips, place another perpendicular strip parallel to the first weave, then unfold. Repeat until you have woven in 4 or 5 strips. Adjust the bacon so the strips are snug.
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Step 3.
Lay one tenderloin on the end of the bacon lattice closest to you, folding over the thin flap to fit the bacon width. Using the parchment to help, roll the bacon snugly around the tenderloin, positioning it seam side down. Repeat with the second tenderloin.
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Step 4.
Place the tenderloins seam side down in a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy ovenproof pan, separated by a few inches. Adjust the bacon so it is snug against the tenderloin. Transfer to the oven and roast until the bacon is browned and crisp and the tenderloin reaches 135°F (medium), 30 to 35 minutes.
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Step 5.
About 5 minutes before the pork is done, brush some of the 3 tablespoons warmed honey all over the tops and sides of the tenderloins to form a glaze. Remove from the oven, brush with a little more honey, then let rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
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Step 6.
Carefully transfer the tenderloins to a cutting board, carve into thick slices, and serve.