Description
A delicious bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin recipe offering a perfect balance of smoky bacon and tender, juicy pork, enhanced with a sweet honey glaze. This dish is seared to lock in flavors and then oven-roasted to perfection, creating a golden, crispy bacon exterior and succulent meat inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb / 500g pork tenderloin, at room temperature
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Bacon Wrap
- 8 to 10 slices of streaky bacon, long enough to wrap around the pork 1 1/2 times
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup, honey preferred for thickness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C/390°F (180°C fan) to prepare for roasting the pork tenderloin.
- Prepare bacon: Lay the bacon strips vertically on a board, slightly overlapping to create a bacon ‘mat’ long enough to wrap around the pork tenderloin.
- Season pork: Season the pork tenderloin evenly with salt and pepper. Tuck the thin end of the fillet underneath so the thickness is uniform along its length.
- Sear pork: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until beautifully browned to develop flavor and texture, but do not cook through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to handle.
- Wrap pork in bacon: Place the pork at the end nearest to you on the bacon strips. Use a long knife to lift the bacon underneath and carefully roll the pork so the bacon wraps tightly around the fillet. Ensure the bacon seam side is down to keep it secure.
- Apply honey glaze: Place the wrapped pork back into the skillet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of honey evenly over the bacon and brush to coat thoroughly.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 25 minutes until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 65°C / 149°F. At the 20-minute mark, baste the pork with pan juices to help the bacon develop a deep golden color and rich flavor.
- Rest and serve: Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, basting once more with pan juices before slicing. Cut into thick slices and serve with remaining juices for a flavorful finish.
Notes
- The honey glaze not only adds sweetness but helps caramelize the bacon for a beautiful golden crust.
- Resting the pork after baking allows juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender and juicy.
- Using an oven-proof skillet enables seamless transition from stovetop searing to oven roasting.
- Ensure pork reaches an internal temperature of 65°C (149°F) for safe consumption and optimal juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, oven roasted pork, honey glazed pork, easy pork recipe, seared pork tenderloin
