Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

This Pork Loin with Bacon Wrapped is baked to perfection with simple ingredients. A ketchup based sauce combines easy seasoning that is brushed on the pork for flavor. Add the bacon slices to create a juicy and flavorful pork loin.

We love this bacon wrapped pork tenderloin recipe. Really anything wrapped in bacon, is a win with my family. Check out these recipes – Crock Pot Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies or Bacon Wrapped Pickles. We even have made Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites for a family gathering.

Why We Love This Recipe

We love making pork loin because of the rich flavor and how easy it is to make. Wrapping the bacon around the pork loin takes the pork loin to the next level. It gives the pork loin with a crispy texture and a juicy center.

You will love this tender cut of meat for an easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients 

• Brown Sugar – Learn How to Make Brown Sugar with simple ingredients
• Garlic Powder – If you are out, check out The Best Garlic Powder Substitute

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Substitutions and Additions

• Change the Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning for this recipe. Add extra spice with some red pepper flakes or chili powder.
• Bacon – You can use turkey bacon for this recipe. We like using thin slice bacon but you can use any flavor you prefer.
• BBQ Sauce – Instead of using ketchup, mix the seasoning with BBQ sauce for a different flavor.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

• Step 1 – Heat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

Step 2 – Combine Sauce Ingredients – In a small bowl stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, pepper, oregano, garlic powder and salt.  

Step 3 – Brush the sauce on the pork Loin. Brush this sauce all over the pork loin.

Step 4 – Wrap the Pork Loin with bacon – Wrap the seasoned pork loin with the slice of bacon making sure that each slice overlaps the previous slice. Secure the bacon to the pork loin roast with toothpicks.  

Step 5 – Place on roasting pan – Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan.

• Step 6 – Cook Pork – Cook for 60-70 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.  Use a instant read thermometer to check internal temperature.
• Step 7 – Remove from Oven – Remove the pan from the oven.  Cover the pan with foil and let the pork rest for 20-30 minutes.  
• Step 8 – Broil to brown bacon – If the bacon is not fully browned, broil for 2-3 minutes rotating the pork loin halfway through the cook time.
• Step 9 – Serve – Then the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin is ready to slice and serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Pork Tenderloin – Make sure to use a pork loin not a pork tenderloin for this recipe. This cut of meat is best for this recipe.
• Cooking Pork Loin – It is never a good idea to overcook pork. It become tough and there really isn’t anything to help make it tender again. Make sure to watch your tenderloin closely and use a meat thermometer.
• Let it Rest – Make sure to let your pork rest when you remove from the oven for at least 15 minutes to 20 minutes. It gives time for the juices to really marinate into the pork. If you cut it to early all the juices will just run on your plate.
• Cover with Foil – We recommend covering with foil while the pork loin rest. This allows for the juice to really marinate into the pork loin resulting in juice, tender pork loin.
• Adding Bacon – When wrapping the pork loin in bacon, make sure the bacon strips overlaps each other. Securing with a toothpicks keeps the bacon tightly close to the pork loin.
• Roasting Pan – We recommend roasting in a roasting pan or a rimmed baking sheet to cook the bacon wrapped pork loin. You can add olive oil to the pan to prevent the pork loin from sticking.
• Make Ahead – You can easily prepare this pork loin ahead of time by seasoning and wrapping in bacon. Then place in the fridge until you are ready to bake.

What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

There are many different side dishes to serve with Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin. These are some of our favorites.

• Mashed Potatoes – Make your mashed potatoes in the crock pot for an easy side. It makes it easy to mash them and serve with this pork loin.
• Mac and Cheese – The ingredients are easy and combining the two flavors of cheese makes this recipe so flavorful. Everything gets placed in the crock pot for an easy process.
• Green Beans with Bacon – Once you try green beans cooked with bacon, there isn’t any going back to eating plain green beans. There isn’t any comparison because the bacon just adds so much flavor.