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bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 4 (1-pound) pork tenderloins
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1½ pounds bacon
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. Sprinkle pork with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Wrap bacon around tenderloins; secure with wooden picks. Place on prepared pan.
  3. Bake until a meat thermometer inserted in center registers 150°, 45 to 55 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together parsley, thyme, garlic, lemon zest, red pepper, ¾ cup oil, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Spoon mixture onto pork before serving.