Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Dinner just got so much more satisfying with this Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin recipe! It’s exactly as incredible as it sounds. Juicy, flavorful, perfectly cooked pork tenderloin is all wrapped up with salty bacon and oven baked for just 30 minutes.
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
You’re going to love this one! If you’re tired of the same old chicken or beef recipes, throw this little wild card into the mix. Trust me, if your family is anything like mine, everyone will be practically running to the dinner table. Pork tenderloin is flavored with garlic, dijon mustard, brown sugar and more before being all wrapped up in the best amount of bacon and baked to perfection.
This recipe is anything but bland! Also, I know that pork tenderloin gets an unfair reputation of being dry. Avoid dry tenderloin by using a meat thermometer! There’s more info about that in the recipe card, of course. But when you use a meat thermometer, you end up with tender, juicy, flavorful pork tenderloin that’s so easy to make with no guess work.
Ever since I wrapped pork tenderloin in bacon it’s pretty much the only way my family wants it served anymore. That’s kind of the bacon curse, right? Once it’s used in a recipe you can never go back! Make sure you try my bacon wrapped filet mignon if you’re a bacon lover too. You’ll need a pound of bacon for this recipe and it can be any brand that you like best.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Here’s a quick look at just how simple the process is! For more detailed instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Spray it down with nonstick spray. Arrange the bacon on the prepared baking sheet so that the long edges slightly overlap.
- Make it flavorful. Stir together the garlic, dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper to combine. Spread this mixture all over the surface of the pork.
- Wrap it with bacon. Center the pork tenderloin on top of the bacon strips. Fold the bacon strips, one at a time, up and over the pork. Overlap the ends until the tenderloin is wrapped in the bacon. Secure the bacon in place with kitchen twine.
- Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. The tenderloin is fully cooked when the internal temperature at 140°F on an instant read thermometer.
- Broil it. Don’t skip this step! It’s how you get the best bacon. Turn on the broiler and broil for just 1-2 minutes to caramelize the bacon.
- Let it rest. Letting the meat rest before you slice it is how you make sure it’s nice and juicy. Let it rest for about 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
A must have in the kitchen, this instant read thermometer is quick and efficient. Use for roasts, grilling, candy making, baking and more!
Ingredient Notes
Just a few things to keep in mind when gathering your ingredients:
- Pork Tenderloin – This is not the same thing as pork loin! They are two different cuts of meat.
- Bacon – Grab any brand that looks good to you.
- Garlic – Fresh garlic (not pre-minced) is preferred for the very best flavor.
- Dijon Mustard – Don’t swap this with plain yellow mustard. Dijon is bold, a little spicy, and perfectly tangy.
- Brown Sugar – If you’re ever in a pinch, you can make your own brown sugar by combining one cup of white granulated sugar with 1 tbsp molasses.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – I don’t recommend swapping this with any other vinegar! This creates the best sweet and tangy flavor.
- Seasonings – You’ll need just a little bit of dried rosemary, garlic powder, kosher salt and cracked black pepper.
More of the very best pork recipes!
- Crockpot Pork Loin with Honey Garlic Sauce
- Pan Fried Pork Chops
- Kalua Pork
- Oven Baked Baby Back Ribs
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Ingredients
- 3 lbs Pork Tenderloin
- 1 pound bacon
Seasoning
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup dijon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and pepper
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- kitchen twine
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment. Coat with cooking spray.
- Arrange the bacon on the baking sheet so that the long edges overlap slightly.
- In a small bowl, stir together the garlic dijon, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, rosemary, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Spread the mustard mixture over the surface of the pork and center the pork tenderloin on top of the bacon strips. Fold the bacon strips, one at a time, up and over the pork, overlapping the ends until the tenderloin is completely wrapped in the bacon.
- Secure the bacon in place by tying kitchen twine around the tenderloin.
- Transfer the the pan to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature registers 140˚F on an instant read thermometer.
- Turn on the broiler and broil for 1-2 minutes to caramelize the bacon.
- Remove from the oven and rest the tenderloin for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice and serve.