nor’s bacon wrapped pork tenderloin

Northern, MA
Updated on Feb 29, 2020

This is my version of Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloin. It is savory with a hint of sweetness. I put a bit of a Polynesian spin on it. The sauce with a hint of garlic really brings the dish together. It is absolutely delicious. Enjoy all!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Roast
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 21/2 -3 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 11-12 slices slices of bacon
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • SAUCE
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons drippings from pork
  • 1 dash dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch

How To Make nor’s bacon wrapped pork tenderloin

  • Step 1
    PreHeat oven to 400 degree’s
  • Step 2
    Remove tenderloins from package. Usually you will have 2 pieces.
  • Step 3
    In a bowl. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder together.
  • Step 4
    Rub mixture into all sides of tenderloins
  • Step 5
    On high heat. Place olive oil into fry pan. Sear all sides of pork loins. They Should be browned from caramelization of sugars. It will take about 5 minutes to sear them.
  • Step 6
    Remove pork tenderloins to a 13x9 inch pan . Wrap bacon slices around Tenderloins. Slightly over lapping pieces of bacon.
  • Step 7
    Mix honey and brown sugar together. Heat in microwave one minute.remove from oven and stir.
  • Step 8
    Spoon and spread mixture over top of bacon.
  • Step 9
    Place in 400 degree oven uncovered. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Reduce oven temperature to 325 degree’s. After 15 more minutes. Lay foil over top.
  • Step 11
    Bake an additional 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven to platter and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Step 12
    While Pork is resting make sauce.
  • Step 13
    Into a pan place a tsp of olive oil. Add chopped garlic. Cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Do not brown the garlic. Add pineapple juice, pan drippings. soy sauce, brown sugar, Thyme, salt and pepper. Cook to boiling.
  • Step 14
    Reduce heat to low. Remove pan from heat. In a cup or bowl. Mix corn starch with water. Mix well.
  • Step 15
    Stirring frequently add corn starch slurry to pineapple juice mixture.
  • Step 16
    Place back on low heat. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat. ( Note: this mixture gets too thick from sitting. Add additional water and sir to thin sauce out over low heat. )
  • Step 17
    Slice tenderloin. Plate tenderloin. Top with sauce.

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