nor’s bacon wrapped pork tenderloin
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
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Step 1PreHeat oven to 400 degree’s
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Step 2Remove tenderloins from package. Usually you will have 2 pieces.
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Step 3In a bowl. Mix brown sugar, salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder together.
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Step 4Rub mixture into all sides of tenderloins
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Step 5On 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.
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Step 6Remove pork tenderloins to a 13x9 inch pan . Wrap bacon slices around Tenderloins. Slightly over lapping pieces of bacon.
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Step 7Mix honey and brown sugar together. Heat in microwave one minute.remove from oven and stir.
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Step 8Spoon and spread mixture over top of bacon.
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Step 9Place in 400 degree oven uncovered. Bake 15 minutes.
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Step 10Reduce oven temperature to 325 degree’s. After 15 more minutes. Lay foil over top.
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Step 11Bake an additional 20-30 minutes. Remove from oven to platter and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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Step 12While Pork is resting make sauce.
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Step 13Into 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.
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Step 14Reduce heat to low. Remove pan from heat. In a cup or bowl. Mix corn starch with water. Mix well.
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Step 15Stirring frequently add corn starch slurry to pineapple juice mixture.
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Step 16Place 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. )
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Step 17Slice tenderloin. Plate tenderloin. Top with sauce.
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Tag:
#For Kids
Category:
Pork
Ingredient:
Pork
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Culture:
Hawaiian/Polynesian
Keyword:
#bacon
Keyword:
#pork tenderloin
Keyword:
#Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin
Method:
Roast
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