Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe | I Can Cook That (2024)

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This may come as a surprise, especially coming from a food blogger, who is about to share a recipe for Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, but I had my first piece of bacon just a few years back. I’ve never been a big fan of pork products to begin with (I was an awfully picky child… sorry mom!) and swore it off all together after a trip to Switzerland where I couldn’t find anything that didn’t have pork/bacon/ham/sausage in it. But a few years ago, I finally started going back to eating pork, starting with bacon. And I’ve never looked back. Although I’m still not fully into pork yet, I have finally incorporated it slightly into my repertoire.

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Hatfield Quality Meats contacted me last week to see if I’d be interested in trying some of their products. At first I was a bit wary but this was my chance to finally work with pork products and perhaps even like it! So I thought I’d jump in head first with a bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin!

Hatfield’s pork products include bacon, tenderloin (marinated and regular), ham steaks and sausage and can be found at your local grocery store. I was sent a boneless pork loin filet, which has no MSG added and is gluten free, as well as thick cut hardwood smoked bacon, both of which I used in this recipe.

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Ingredients (get all ingredients here):

Pork:

  • 1 (2-lb.) pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning (recipe below)
  • 6-8 bacon slices
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Steak seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. To make, first combine all the ingredients for the steak seasoning in a bowl.

Mix to combine. If you’d prefer, you can use a store bought steak seasoning.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon steak seasoning over the pork.

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Place the pork on a lightly greased wire rack which has been placed in an aluminum foil-lined roasting pan.

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Wrap the bacon slices around the pork, having the end pieces underneath the pork to secure them in place. (you can use wooden picks as well if you’d like).

Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle registers 155 degrees.

Turn the broiler on and broil for 3-5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Be careful to stay in the kitchen and watch this, the bacon can burn in a matter of seconds.

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Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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Slice and serve. (I served mine with green beans and a baked potato).

I love how simple this meal is.

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You can have this beautiful tenderloin ready and made in an hour.

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A serving size is about 1/4 lb so this can easily serve 4 people.

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Kaitlin @ I Can Cook That

A simple dinner recipe that's sure to be a favorite with all of the bacon lovers in your life!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Resting Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Pork:

  • 1 2-lb. pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning recipe below
  • 6-8 bacon slices
  • Parsley for garnish

Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.

  • To make, first combine all the ingredients for the seasoning in a bowl.

  • Mix to combine. If you’d prefer, you can use a store-bought steak seasoning.

  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon seasoning over the pork.

  • Place the pork on a lightly greased wire rack which has been placed in an aluminum foil-lined roasting pan.

  • Wrap the bacon slices around the pork, having the end pieces underneath the pork to secure them in place. (you can use wooden picks as well if you’d like).

  • Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle registers 155 degrees.

  • Turn the broiler on and broil for 3-5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Be careful to stay in the kitchen and watch this, the bacon can burn in a matter of seconds.

  • Remove from the oven, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley if desired.

  • Slice and serve.

Notes

If you make this recipe, share a photo on Instagram and tag me@icancookthat!

Keyword Bacon, Main Course, Pork Tenderloin, Weeknight Dinner

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe | I Can Cook That (2024)

FAQs

How long to cook pork tenderloin at 350 in the oven? ›

From oven oven-roasting to grilling, here's a quick guide to cooking times: How long to cook pork tenderloin in oven at 350°F: Placed in a baking dish and cooked uncovered, a pork tenderloin will take around 20-27 minutes at 350°F.

How do you cook a pork tenderloin without drying out? ›

Brush the pork tenderloin with additional marinade, then bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 15-20 minutes, until the pork reaches a temperature of 145°F, then remove it from the oven. Cooking the pork tenderloin at the high temperature of 425 degrees F helps it cook quickly and prevents it from drying out.

Should pork tenderloin be cooked fast or slow? ›

The size and structure of a tenderloin make it perfect for cooking quickly on high heat. You want to be able to brown the outside while still keeping it a little pink on the inside.

Does pork tenderloin need to be cooked all the way through? ›

The USDA recommends cooking pork to 145°F. That will leave it slightly pink, tender, and juicy. The recommended temperature was changed because the supplies of pork in the US are clean and safe, and trichinosis and parasites aren't a problem in properly sourced meat.

Is it better to cook a pork tenderloin at 350 or 400? ›

WHAT TEMPERATURE SHOULD I BAKE PORK TENDERLOIN? Pork Tenderloin is a very lean cut of meat so it requires a relatively high oven baking temperature, about 400 degrees F. Lower temperatures require longer cooking times (up to an hour) which dry out the pork.

Should pork tenderloin be at 350 or 375? ›

What temperature to roast pork tenderloin at. For the best results, roast pork tenderloin at 375°F (190°C).

What is the best temperature to cook pork tenderloin? ›

Pre-heat oven to 325F (165C). Bake pork tenderloin in the oven UNCOVERED for approximately 20-25 MINUTES *PER POUND* (44-55 MINUTES PER KILOGRAM) Or until internal temperature reaches 155F (68C), rested to a final 160F (71C).

Is it better to cook pork tenderloin covered or uncovered? ›

Do you cook a pork tenderloin covered or uncovered? A baked pork tenderloin recipe needs to be covered if you want to keep it from drying out. This will ensure you get juicy and delicious meat when you're ready to serve dinner!

How long should I cook pork tenderloin at 400? ›

The Directions
  1. Bake. Cook pork tenderloin in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees F.
  2. Let Rest. 10 minutes (even 5 is better than none!).
  3. Slice. We like 1-inch medallions. ENJOY the melt-in-your-mouth goodness!
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What is the best cooked temp for pork tenderloin? ›

Cook pork, roasts, and chops to 145 ºF as measured with a food thermometer before removing meat from the heat source, with a three-minute rest time before carving or consuming. This will result in a product that is both safe and at its best quality—juicy and tender.

What temperature should pork tenderloin be cooked at in the oven? ›

Pre-heat oven to 325F (165C). Bake pork tenderloin in the oven UNCOVERED for approximately 20-25 MINUTES *PER POUND* (44-55 MINUTES PER KILOGRAM) Or until internal temperature reaches 155F (68C), rested to a final 160F (71C).

How long does it take to cook pork at 350? ›

How Long to Bake Pork Chops at 350 Degrees F. Baking pork chops at 350 degrees F will generally take 20 to 30 minutes.

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