Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins 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.
Servings 6
Calories 642kcal
Ingredients
For The Bourbon Sauce
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 lemon juice only
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pork Tenderloin
- 2-1 1/2 lb pork tenderloins usually comes in one package
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika or regular
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8-10 slices regular cut bacon
Instructions
- 1. For the bourbon sauce: In a medium saucepan, add the bourbon, sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Whisk together carefully until combined. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until reduced by 1/3 and thickened. Remove and let cool until needed. Pour about 1/4 of the sauce into a separate bowl and set aside to save for dipping sauce.
- 2. Combine the olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Rub all the mixture into the tenderloins. Wrap the bacon strips around the tenderloin securing with toothpicks if needed
- 3. Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Place the bacon-wrapped tenderloins over the heat and grill for 20-22 minutes rotating 1/4 turn every 4-5 minutes or until the meat thermometer reaches the internal temperature of 145 degrees. Brush some of the bourbon sauce generously over the top of the tenderloin.
- 4. Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place it on a plate. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
Regular cut bacon works best, the thicker cut will take much longer to cook.
Use toothpicks to help secure the bacon
To bake I prefer to use a cast-iron skillet on high heat to sear both sides of the pork roast then bake at 375 degrees for about 25 minutes. Then brush on the glaze and broil for 2-3 minutes to get the top caramelized.
Pork is done at 145 degrees F which means the pork can be slightly pink in the center.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 66g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g