Description
This Smoked Bacon-wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Maple Glaze is a deliciously savory dish that combines the rich flavors of bacon and pork with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
1 pork tenderloin (about 1.5 lbs)
8 slices of bacon
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Wrap the pork tenderloin with the bacon slices, securing them with toothpicks if necessary.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
4. Brush the glaze over the bacon-wrapped tenderloin.
5. Place the tenderloin in a baking dish and season with salt.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the pork tenderloin in the glaze for a few hours before wrapping it in bacon.
Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pork, bacon, maple, tenderloin, lunch