Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Sauce.”

Grilled bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin is tender and juicy wrapped in smokey bacon with a homemade bourbon bbq sauce and grilled to perfection.

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This recipe is really quite easy, it can even be prepared the day before to make an easy meal for those crazy weeknight dinners. Or even for a dinner party, this tenderloin is always a crowd-pleaser like my Bacon-Wrapped Chicken. I love to serve my Creamy Mashed Potatoes and a crisp green salad.

Why this recipe works

Pork tenderloin is pretty economical, usually, you get two small tenderloins in one package. Which easily feeds 5-6 people. It’s equivalent to the beef tenderloin, they are both the most tender cut of meat. Wrapping these babies with yummy bacon slices ensures that the lean pork stays tender and juicy and is simply mouthwatering, a perfect meal for grilling season.

Ingredients

Ingredients needed

• Pork tenderloin- You can use a pork loin but depending on the size it will increase the cooking time.
• Paprika-I love the added smoky flavor of smoked paprika but regular will also work.
• Bacon- I Prefer to use smoked bacon. You also want to use the regular cut of bacon, thick-cut will not be able to get crispy enough.
• Bourbon- Brandy can also be used in a pinch
• Brown sugar– Either light or dark will work here.

How to make this recipe

• Step 1- Mix all the spices and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Step 2- Pat the tenderloin dry with a paper towel.
• Step 3-Rub the spice mixture all over the pork,
• Step 4– Wrap strips of bacon around the meat.

• Step 5– Add all the ingredients for the bourbon sauce into a saucepan on medium heat.
• Step 6– Simmer on low until reduced and it begins to thicken.
• Step 7-Place the pork on a hot grill.
• Step 8- Brush the bourbon sauce over the top. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes, then slice it into pork medallions.

Recipe tips

• Insert some toothpicks if the bacon won’t cooperate.
• Do not overcook the pork it’s a good idea to use an instant-read meat thermometer to know when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees for perfectly moist and tender pork.
• Throw some hickory wood chunks on the grill for an added smoke flavor.
• Feel free to use your own barbecue sauce if you dont want to make a homemade version.