Tip : The bacon should provide the salt needed, but season with kosher salt to taste.
Ingredients
- 8 strips bacon
- 1 lb whole trimmed pork tenderloin cut in half
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- vegetable spray
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
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Instructions
- Gather all ingredients before starting recipe.
- Preheat oven to 400℉
- Cut 1 lb whole trimmed pork tenderloin in half, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and wrap each half with 4 strips of bacon.
- Spray a medium sized skillet with vegetable spray and heat over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add wrapped tenderloin halves and sear for 4 minutes without disturbing.
- Flip the tenderloin and sear for another 4 minutes, then turn to sear the sides for another 2 minutes per side until all sides are golden. Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast for 10 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 145°F (63°C).
- Remove tenderloin to a plate and baste with 2 tbsp maple syrup. Allow to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.