If you do not have this recipe in your back pocket for a busy weeknight, you are missing out. Keto bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin needs just three ingredients, and most of them are things already in your kitchen.
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I buy two tenderloins at a time and wrap all of them in the same session, then freeze half before cooking. One shopping trip and one round of prep gets me two full dinners down the road.
Use regular sliced bacon here, not thick-cut. Thinner bacon crisps up at the edges instead of staying rubbery once it comes out of the oven.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Dry pork tenderloin is almost always an overcooking problem. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut, and it does not have the fat marbling to forgive a few extra minutes in the oven the way a fattier cut might.
I pull mine at 145 to 150 degrees on a meat thermometer, then let it rest for a few minutes before cutting into it. That rest matters as much as the temperature. Cut into it too soon and the juices run out onto the cutting board instead of staying in the meat. Use regular sliced bacon, not thick-cut, since thinner bacon crisps at the edges in the same time it takes the pork to cook through, while thick-cut often stays rubbery.
There is no marinade or sauce built into this recipe, and it does not need one. The bacon does the flavor work on its own. If you are making this a regular weeknight option, buy two tenderloins at once, wrap them all in the same session, and freeze half before cooking for a second dinner with almost no extra effort later.
What You’ll Love About Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- The bacon does all the flavor work, so there’s no sauce to build from scratch.
- Three ingredients, no marinade, and about 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Doubles easily, so one shopping trip and one prep session covers two dinners.
Ingredients
- Pork tenderloin – An average-sized piece will make 4 decent servings.
- Bacon – About 8 slices. 2 per pork tenderloin medallion.
- Salt and pepper – Always season with salt and pepper!
How To Make The Best Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
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Trim the silver skin and any visible fat from the pork tenderloin, then cut it into four even pieces.
Season the outside of each piece with salt and pepper.
Wrap a piece of bacon around the outside of each medallion and secure it with a toothpick.
Place the wrapped medallions on a baking sheet and bake until a meat thermometer reads 145 to 150°F in the center.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving, so the juices stay in the meat instead of running out.
Make it A Meal
Wondering what to serve with Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin? This dish goes amazingly well with any number of keto side dishes. Go with something saucy like the Steakhouse Creamed Spinach or enjoy it with a classic combination of pork and cabbage with this Skillet Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic.
Don’t forget the Horsey Sauce! This creamy, slightly spicy and tangy condiment is the perfect sauce to serve with this easy pork tenderloin recipe!
Storage
Pop any leftover Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin trimmed
- 4 slices bacon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Trim the pork tenderloin, removing the silver skin and any visible fat. Cut the pork tenderloin into four equal sections.
- Season the outside of each piece of pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Wrap a piece of bacon around the outside (uncut side) of the pork tenderloin pieces.
- Put the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin on a baking sheet and bake at 375-F for 15-20 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle reads 145-150-F. Remove from the oven, let rest a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Use a meat thermometer and pull the pork at 145 to 150°F. This is a lean cut that dries out fast if it’s left in even a few minutes too long.
- Let the meat rest for a few minutes before cutting. Cutting too soon lets the juices run out instead of staying in the meat.
- Stick with regular sliced bacon instead of thick-cut. Thinner bacon crisps at the edges in the time it takes the pork to finish cooking.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
Want even more keto goodness? This hearty soup is always a winner, and if you’re a pork fan, this sausage dish is a hit with the whole family. Even breakfast can be keto, with this diner classic keto breakfast. And, here are 25 lazy weight loss dinner ideas to try!
I love the keto diet. Was on it for a few months. I absolutely love the creativity with Keto recipes and this recipe is a great one!
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Sometimes simple is better! This dish is a win in my house, too!
I am always looking for more keto recipes to add to my collection. These look perfect for dinner
Yum – I love low carb recipes like this – so much flavor from that bacon!
So delicious and easy! We can never get enough of these flavors. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Always looking for new and delicious keto recipes like this. These medallions look wonderful.
This sounds so savory and delicious, and perfect as an appetizer! Thanks for sharing!