Description
A weeknight showstopper that features sweet, smoky, and richly glazed pork tenderloin wrapped in crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
- 1 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus extra for basting)
- 8 slices of bacon
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Onion powder (to taste)
- Smoked paprika (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
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Instructions
- 1. Combine bourbon, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce in a bowl and stir until well combined.
- 2. Add the pork tenderloins to the marinade, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4. Remove tenderloins from marinade, pat dry, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 5. Wrap each tenderloin with bacon slices and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- 6. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the bacon-wrapped tenderloins until bacon is browned.
- 7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- 8. Baste with barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- 9. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serve.