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Maple-glazed bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, presented on a wooden cutting board.

Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin

Maple Bacon Pork Tenderloin is a smoky, flavorful dish that the family will love. Bacon makes everything better, right? {gluten free}
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin this is usually two pieces around 3 pounds
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 pound bacon do not use thick bacon paleo if necessary

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Season pork with salt and pepper.
  • In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, paprika, and cayenne.
  • Rub the spice mixture all over both tenderloins.
  • Lay bacon slices out on a cutting board and cut in half lengthwise. They should be just touching each other at the sides.
  • Lay one pork tenderloin on top of bacon and wrap bacon slices around the tenderloin so that the bacon meets on the bottom of the tenderloin.
  • Place on a sheet pan seam side down.
  • Brush with maple syrup.
  • Repeat with the second tenderloin.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until instant read thermometer reads 145º.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Turn oven to low broil and broil for a minute or two or until bacon crisps to your liking.
  • Serve immediately.
  • This tastes best on the first day and doesn't make great leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 514mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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