Description
Bourbon BBQ Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is a true showstopper, blending the bold flavors of bourbon, tangy BBQ sauce, and crispy bacon into a harmonious masterpiece. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a special family dinner, this dish is sure to impress and delight your guests. With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and smoky notes, and its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, this Bourbon BBQ Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is a recipe you’ll want to add to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 2 pound pork tenderloin
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the bourbon, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. Add the pork tenderloins and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
3. Pat the tenderloins dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Wrap each tenderloin with bacon and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
5. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the bacon-wrapped tenderloins on all sides until the bacon crisps.
6. Transfer to a baking dish and brush with remaining BBQ sauce.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
8. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serve with reserved BBQ sauce.
Notes
Pairs well with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a fresh garden salad.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg