Skip to main content
Epicurious
Bon Appétit

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

By Alison Roman

4.0

(4)

Image may contain Food Meal Dish Pork Lunch Dinner Supper and Roast
Photo by Heidi's Bridge, styling by Molly Baz

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

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
Read More
Rosemary and Dried Cherry Pork Chops
Rehydrating dried cherries in hot water turns them plump and juicy—exactly what you want scattered throughout a rosemary-scented pan sauce for pork chops.
Gingery Pork Stuffed Tomatoes
We reimagined pork dumplings as a filling for juicy stuffed tomatoes.
Pad Kra Pao
This fast stir-fry dish pairs minced pork and fragrant basil with hot Thai chiles and a crispy fried egg.
Super Seedy Power Cookies
As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.
Steak With Cherry Tomato Chutney
A steak dinner that’s more about the sauce than the meat.
Steak Salad With Feta Dressing
Juicy steak, crisp lettuce, and a blender dressing come together for a breezy summer dinner.
Maple Bacon Cabbage Wedges
Roasted cabbage wedges get cloaked in a salty-sweet glaze of maple syrup and Dijon mustard before getting topped with crunchy bacon.
Sheet-Pan Chicken Souvlaki
Tender, juicy chicken skewers are possible in the oven—especially when roasted alongside spiced chickpeas and finished with fresh tomatoes and salty feta.