How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

This is such an easy dinner and is destined to become a family favorite. Make our bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with just six ingredients.

This dinner is covered in bacon—so of course it’s delicious! Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin belongs in your recipe box: it needs only a few minutes of prep time and bakes up quickly enough to feed everyone fast. And because the bacon fat bastes the tenderloin as it bakes, there’s no need to worry about overcooked or dry meat.

While we love this dish for a weeknight supper, it’s also special enough to make for a family gathering or dinner party. We have ideas below for tasty sides to serve with the bacony tenderloin to make it a meal to remember.

How to Cook Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

This recipe makes four servings (or six for a larger tenderloin), and takes about 40 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredients

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10 strips thinly-sliced bacon
1 pork tenderloin (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Kitchen twine

Editor’s Tip: Be sure to choose the right cut: here’s the difference between loin and tenderloin.

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the bacon

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a medium baking sheet (15x10x1 inches) with foil. Lay out the bacon strips on the baking sheet so that the long edges are slightly overlapped.

Step 2: Add the spice rub

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Combine the brown sugar, ground mustard, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. Rub this spice blend over the entire surface of the pork tenderloin.

Step 3: Wrap it in bacon

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Center the seasoned tenderloin on top of the bacon strips; the tenderloin should be perpendicular to the strips. Going one strip at a time, pull up the ends of the bacon over the pork, overlapping the ends, until the tenderloin is completely wrapped up in bacon. Cut several pieces of kitchen twine; tie them around the meat at 3-inch intervals to help hold the bacon wrap in place.

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Step 4: Bake

Place the pan in the oven and roast the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin: 25-30 minutes for 1 pound, or 40-45 minutes for 1-1/2 pounds. The internal temperature should be 145° on a digital thermometer.

Optional: Once the pork reaches 145° switch the oven setting to broil. Broil the tenderloin for 1-3 minutes to crisp up the bacon strips.

Step 5: Slice and serve

Remove and discard the kitchen twine, then let the pork rest for five minutes. Slice it into pieces with a sharp knife, and serve the tenderloin while it’s hot.

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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin FAQs

How do you know when pork tenderloin is done?

Use a digital thermometer to know for certain when the pork is cooked through and to avoid overcooking, which will dry out the meat. The internal temperature should be between 145° and 160°. Fully cooked pork may have a little pink showing in the center and is still safe to eat.

What to serve with bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin

Pork goes very well with side dishes like homestyle applesauce, roasted green beans or steamed new potatoes. Because this tenderloin roast features the salty, smoky flavor of bacon and a savory spice rub, try it paired with heartier, pub-style sides like thick-cut French fries, sweet potato fries or creamy mashed potatoes. Grilled ears of corn on the cob slathered in butter make a great side, too.

How do you cook bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin in an air fryer?

Prepare the pork as above with the spice rub and wrapped in bacon. Place the tenderloin in the basket of your air fryer, and cook it at 400° for 20-25 minutes, turning it over one time halfway through cooking. The internal temp should be 145°. The tenderloin can be cut in half to fit better into small air fryer baskets; these smaller portions will also cook through more quickly.

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The holidays around the house just wouldn’t be the same without these classic wraps. Through the years, Christmas Eve guests have proven it’s impossible to eat just one. —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland

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Here’s a real crowd-pleaser for an appetizer table or brunch buffet. A whole piece of crispy bacon is rolled into each spiral. It’s so good with the apricot preserves, which make it a sweet-and-salty treat. —Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

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These cute little bacon-wrapped smokies are finger-licking good. They have a sweet and salty taste that’s fun for breakfast or as an appetizer. —Cara Flora, Kokomo, Indiana

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My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling veggies for a side dish. I serve this grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal. —Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas

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I enjoy cooking for my parents, and my bacon-wrapped scallops recipe is one of their favorites. If you prefer, replace the pear preserves with preserves or jam of a different flavor. —Ethan Hall, King, North Carolina

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My family loves meat loaf—and this one in particular. I created this bacon meatloaf after trying and adjusting many other recipes over the years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside and a flavorful bacon topping dress it up just right for Sunday dinner! —Sue Call, Beech Grove, Indiana

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Bacon-Wrapped Corn

After one bite of this grilled corn on the cob, you’ll never go back to your old way of preparing it. The incredible flavor of roasted corn combined with bacon and chili powder is sure to please your palate and bring rave reviews at your next backyard barbecue. —Lori Bramble, Omaha, Nebraska

Bacon Breadsticks

Nothing is easier then these delicious breadsticks. They are perfect for breakfast or as a side to a hot bowl of soup or stew.—Gail Sykora, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs

Here’s a juicy, delicious and savory meal in a bun! I make these bacon-wrapped hot dogs for picnics, barbecues and tailgate parties, and they always get compliments. To transport, wrap the hot dogs in foil and then in paper. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Pineapple Quinoa

This is the first recipe I developed using quinoa as an ingredient. My husband thoroughly enjoyed helping me test this recipe­. This is a special dish that can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes.—Laura Greenberg, Lake Balboa, California

Smoked Gouda & Bacon Potatoes

A hearty, special appetizer you’ll need to eat with a fork! Creme fraiche gives these bites a decadent flavor. —Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina

Bacon-Encased Water Chestnuts

My husband and I do lots of entertaining and always start off with appetizers like these tempting morsels.—Midge Scurlock, Creston, Iowa

Bacon-Wrapped Breadsticks

I first tried these breadsticks at a restaurant and the owner was kind enough to share the recipe. When I made them for my family, not a crumb was left and everyone was asking for more! —Wendy Domres, West Bend, Wisconsin

Bacon ‘n’ Egg Bundles

This is a fun bacon and eggs recipe! It can easily be doubled for a larger group. Make sure to use high-quality bacon so it doesn’t fall apart in the muffin tin. —Edith Landinger, Longview, Texas

Bacon-Wrapped Filets with Scotched Mushrooms

I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest was inspired by my husband, because he once made a Scotch and ginger ale sauce. This elegant recipe is for two, but it can easily be doubled. —Mary Kay LaBrie, Clermont, Florida

Bacon Cream Cheese Pinwheels

It’s hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf these cream cheese pinwheels down. Now I bake a double batch whenever we have a get-together. —Krista Munson, Sharpsburg, Kentucky

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

I tweaked this bacon-wrapped shrimp recipe to please my family, and boy were they glad! For less heat, skip the jalapenos. —Debbie Cheek, State Road, North Carolina

Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

The first time I served these, my husband and kids thought we were having plain meatballs. Then they cut into the flavorful filling inside! —Cathy Lendvoy, Boharm, Saskatchewan

Bacon-Wrapped Apricot Bites

I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with an extra batch. For a change, sprinkle them with a bit of blue cheese or toasted almonds. —Tammie Floyd, Plano, Texas

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