Name: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin - No Sugar!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 large pork tenderloin – about 1 – 1 ½ pounds; 8-10 slices thin cut bacon – Regular cut or thin cut bacon is best for this recipe. If the bacon is too thick it won’t have enough time to crisp up in the oven; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons coconut aminos; black pepper

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This bacon wrapped pork tenderloin is an easy weeknight meal that’s great for busy nights! It’s made with only a few ingredients plus a simple seasoning blend for lots of delicious flavor without a lot of fuss. The best pork tenderloin recipe that pairs perfectly with roasted potatoes and a veggie! Whole30, paleo, gluten free, keto, low carb.

Overhead image of sliced bacon wrapped pork tenderloin on a white speckled plate with roasted asparagus. On a light colored background, next to a striped towel, a glass of white wine, and a wine cork.

If you’ve been following Nyssa’s Kitchen for awhile you might have a seen a recipe earlier this year for bacon wrapped chicken breasts.

I shared that recipe during Whole30 month and it was such a hit! Both at our house and yours. I think because it is surprisingly easy to make, and so flavorful.

Not to mention one of the two main ingredients is bacon!

That recipe inspired me to create this recipe for bacon wrapped pork tenderloin. And it turned out so delicious! Same tender and juicy meat wrapped in savory umami rich bacon. Same super simple assembly. Same incredible flavor!

YUS PLEASE 😋

Why you’ll love this bacon wrapped pork tenderloin

This pork tenderloin is:

Savory
Satisfying
Easy to make
Protein rich
Perfectly seasoned
Juicy
Tender
Whole30 compatible
Low carb / keto
SO good!

A close up 45 degree angle image of sliced bacon wrapped pork tenderloin on a white speckled plate with roasted asparagus. On a light colored background.

Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin ingredients

(If you’re already ready to get started, scroll all the way down to the bottom for the full printable recipe!)

A large pork tenderloin – A pork tenderloin can range in size from 3/4 pound to 1 1/2 pounds. For this recipe I recommend looking for one that is a pound or a little more. The tenderloin I used in this blog post was 1 1/4 pounds.
Thin cut bacon – Regular cut or thin cut bacon is best for this recipe. If the bacon is too thick it won’t have enough time to crisp up in the oven. My favorite bacon for this recipe is the Whole30 compliant no sugar Sunday bacon from Applegate Naturals.
Coconut amino glaze – After you’ve seared the bottom of the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, you’ll brush it with a mixture of coconut aminos and dijon mustard for extra umami rich yumminess!
A simple spice blend – Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and thyme are rubbed all over the pork tenderloin before searing it and wrapping it in the bacon. This ensures that every bite is packed with flavor!

An overhead image of all the ingredients needed to make bacon wrapped pork tenderloin. A large plate with raw bacon, another large plate with a raw pork tenderloin and a small dish of coconut aminos with mustard, plus a small wooden tray with spices. On a light colored background.

Close up image of a small wooden tray with spices, salt, and pepper. On a light colored background.

How to make

This recipe takes a few simple steps to put together, but total prep time is only about 15-20 minutes.

Here’s the step-by-step:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a small bowl combine all the spices. Pat pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and sprinkle spice mixture evenly over pork tenderloin until thoroughly coated.
Heat a bit of avocado oil over medium heat in a large oven safe skillet. Sear seasoned pork tenderloin on all sides, until lightly browned. Rinse and wipe out the skillet and set aside for step 5.
Lay bacon out flat, slightly overlapping, as wide as the pork tenderloin is long. If one end of the tenderloin is super skinny, tuck it in so that the entire length is roughly the same thickness.
Wrap the pork tenderloin tightly in the bacon, being careful to keep the bacon slightly overlapping since it will shrink while cooking. You can use a knife to help lift the bacon and wrap it around the pork tenderloin. End seam side down.
In a small bowl whisk together the Dijon mustard and coconut aminos.
Heat the large oven safe skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the pork tenderloin seam side down. Cook for 3 minutes, until the bottom of the bacon wrapped tenderloin is starting to caramelize. Brush the tenderloin with the reserved coconut amino mixture, and top with some cracked black pepper. Transfer to the oven.
Bake for 25-35 minutes, basting occasionally with the bacon drippings, until the internal temperature of the pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 140 degrees.
Allow pork to rest for about 5 minutes to come up to 145 degrees before slicing and serving.

Overhead shot of a pork tenderloin covered in a spice rub, on a cutting board.

Overhead shot of bacon laid out in a rectangular shape on a cutting board.

Overhead image of a raw bacon wrapped pork tenderloin brushed with a coconut amino glaze, in a cast iron skillet.

Overhead image of a roasted bacon wrapped pork tenderloin brushed with a coconut amino glaze, in a cast iron skillet.

How long to bake bacon wrapped pork tenderloin

This pork tenderloin will probably take about 25-35 minutes to bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. But the bake time depends on the exact size of tenderloin that you’re using.

If you’re not sure if it’s done the best way to check is with a meat thermometer. Pork tenderloin is fully cooked when the internal temperature at the thickest part reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

You can pull the tenderloin out of the oven when it reaches 140 degrees, since it will continue to cook as it rests before slicing.

A pork tenderloin at 145 degree Fahrenheit may be a little bit pink in the center, but that’s totally fine.

Do you need to cover pork tenderloin while it’s cooking?

When making this pork tenderloin recipe you want to encourage browning and caramelization on the bacon, so you don’t want to cover it while it bakes.

Because the pork is wrapped in bacon it won’t dry out as easily as it might otherwise.

What to serve with bacon wrapped pork tenderloin

This easy pork tenderloin recipe would be delicious with a side veggie, roasted potatoes, or even just a big salad.

Here’s some ideas:

Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic
Whole30 Mashed Cauliflower
Twice Baked Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potato Casserole
Green Apple Walnut Salad
Sumer Peach Salad with Almonds

What is the best pan to use?

A large cast iron skillet is my first choice for this recipe, but you could also use an oven safe non stick skillet, ceramic coated cast iron skillet, or a stainless steel skillet. Just make sure whatever pan you choose to use is oven safe!

Close up image of a bacon wrapped pork tenderloin cut into so you can see the juicy, perfectly cooked meat.

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