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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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Think of this as the weeknight version of a classic Italian porchetta—it's not traditional, but it sure is delicious.

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What you’ll need

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

4 garlic cloves, plus 2 whole heads
5 sprigs rosemary
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1½-pound pork tenderloin
4 slices bacon

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°. Peel and finely chop 4 garlic cloves. Cut 2 whole heads of garlic in half crosswise. Strip leaves off 1 rosemary sprig, discard stem, and finely chop leaves. Finely chop 1 Tbsp. fennel seeds.

    Step 2

    Mix chopped garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped fennel seeds, salt, and 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with pepper.

    Step 3

    Rub garlic mixture all over 1½ lb. pork tenderloin on a rimmed baking sheet (if you have time to do this in the morning, great; chill pork until dinner).

    Step 4

    Scatter remaining 4 rosemary sprigs in a large baking dish and set tenderloin on top. Wrap 4 bacon slices around tenderloin, tucking ends underneath so bacon stays put.

    Step 5

    Nestle halved heads of garlic around tenderloin and drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil.

    Step 6

    Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of tenderloin registers 145° for medium, 30–40 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.

    Step 7

    Do Ahead: Pork can be rubbed with garlic mixture 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 300 Fat (g) 15 Saturated Fat (g) 3.5 Cholesterol (mg) 100 Carbohydrates (g) 3 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 0  Protein (g) 37 Sodium (mg) 930
TagsBaconCured MeatMeatPork TenderloinPorkWinterEasySheet-Pan DinnersWeeknight MealsMainDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeKetoRoastChristmasDinnerBasicallyBon Appétit
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