Ah yes—Bacon Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin 😋—sweet, savory, and super juicy. Here’s a foolproof recipe:
🐖 Bacon Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1–1.5 lbs)
- 6–8 slices bacon
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 400°F (200°C).
- Prep tenderloin
- Pat pork dry and season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Wrap with bacon
- Lay bacon slices slightly overlapping over the pork tenderloin.
- Press a layer of brown sugar over the bacon.
- Bake
- Place on a foil-lined baking sheet or in a roasting pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Broil for crispiness (optional)
- If bacon isn’t crispy enough, broil 1–2 minutes while watching closely.
- Rest & slice
- Let pork rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with pan drippings or a simple side like roasted veggies or mashed potatoes.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: brush pork with Dijon mustard before adding bacon and brown sugar.
- Spicy-sweet twist: sprinkle brown sugar with a pinch of cayenne or chili powder.
- Make-ahead: wrap tenderloin with bacon and sugar the night before, refrigerate, then bake.
- Glaze option: brush with maple syrup or honey in the last 5 minutes for a sticky finish.
If you want, I can give a restaurant-style version that’s ultra-juicy, with perfectly caramelized bacon-sugar crust and a rich pan sauce.
Do you want me to do that?
