There’s nothing more delicious and juicy than this Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with an apple filling. It’s a perfect Whole30 and keto holiday dinner that takes less than 30 minutes!
True story: I never actually cooked with pork tenderloin until about a year ago. I only really knew bacon, pork shoulder/butt for pulled pork, and pork chops. Oh yeah, and prosciutto and pancetta! I can’t believe I’ve been missing out on this leaner and flavorful cut for years so now I’m making up for lost times by trying to eat it often and in various ways.
Apple Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Recipe
My newest favorite way to cook it up is this Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin filled with a layer of delicious apple, mustard, balsamic, and garlic combo. The sweet taste of apple with the saltiness and crunchiness of bacon is just unbeatable with the tender and juicy pork loin.
Wrapping the Tenderloin with Bacon
Wrapping the pork tenderloin with bacon is actually really simple, even though it may look fancy and complicated. Here are some techniques to ensure that you have a beautiful, well wrapped pork for your end result:
- Use thin cut bacon that’s stretchy.
- Lay the bacon slices side by side lengthwise (photo below) slightly overlapping and then lay the pork tenderloin over in crosswise.
- Do not wrap the pork tenderloin too tight, as the bacon will shrink during cooking.
- If you can’t get the bacon to stay in place, use a toothpick to secure it.
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Apple Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8-10 slices bacon thin cut & sugar free
- 1/2 medium apple roughly chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Pat dry the pork with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place bacon slices next to each other on a baking sheet or an oven safe skillet, slightly overlapping each other so they are as wide as the length of the pork loin.
- Lay the pork on top of the bacon, but don't wrap the bacon around it yet.
- Place apple, garlic, mustard, balsamic vinegar, and thyme in the food processor and process until they become a thick paste. I like to leave mine a bit chunky but you can process until smooth.
- Coat the top and sides of the pork loin with the apple mixture.
- Carefully wrap the pork loin with the bacon slices, but not too tightly. The bacon will shrink as it cooks. Use toothpicks to secure, if needed.
- Roast for 20 minutes, until the internal temperature reached 145 degrees F.
- Broil for 3-4 minutes until the bacon crisps up.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then cut into slices to serve. You can spoon some of the bacon/pork juice over the slices before serving.
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This has become a highly requested family favorite- even with our kids! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
I’m so glad!! Thank you!!
Jean, we just made this today for Easter brunch and it is INCREDIBLE. I think this will be our go-to recipe for pork tenderloin. I just can’t recommend this enough. Thank you for sharing this!
AH, that’s amazing. I love this as well. Thank you so much!!
Looks delicious. Can you make it with a pork lion instead of the tenderloin?
Yes, but you would have to increase the cooking time and use more bacon since pork loin is usually larger.
This was so easy to make and it was a hit! My kids even loved it!
First, I don’t understand why people review a recipe they haven’t tried. ???
I thought this was an amazing dish. very tasty. It can be make ahead and presents sort of fancy , therefore I think is it a good choice for a dinner party.
The cook time was perfect. Over cooked pork can be so dry.
I followed the recipe exactly with the exception that my bacon was a bit too thick. It was what I had. The thick bacon, although cooked through, didn’t look appetizing. I solved the problem by broiling the top bit. I would use thinner bacon next time.
I will definitely make this again and again.
Thank you so much for leaving a review!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made this recipe last nigh and followed the recipe as specified. It was so easy to make, quite delicious and beautiful presentation. The family enjoyed it. I will make it again.
Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Excellent recipe. I used the drippings from the tenderloin to make a glaze reduction with honey, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, fresh rosemary, and minced apples. Ooof! Delicious!