Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is a perfect way to cook a pork tenderloin. The smoky bacon takes a simple cut of meat and kicks it up a whole bunch of notches.
Servings: 8
Calories: 186kcal
Equipment
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Traeger Grill or other smoker
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin approx 1 – 1.5 lbs
- .5 lbs bacon at least 5 or 6 slices
Instructions
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Wrap the pork tenderloin in bacon. You can use bitcher twine if needed to hold the bacon on.
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Place the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin on a cooking sheet and cover it with plastic. Set it in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
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Place the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin directly on the cooking crate in a pre-heated smoker and smoke the meat at 185°-220°F until the internal temperature reaches 130°F. Then reverse sear until the bacon gets crispy and the internal temperature reaches 145°F or whatever doneness you most enjoy.
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Preheat a cast iron skillet either on your grill or in your oven for about 20 minutes at 400-500°F. You can start this when the pork reaches 120°F so it is hot and ready when you need it for the reverse sear.
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Once pork reaches 130°F and your cast iron skillet is hot, place the pork in the skillet and sear all sides until it reaches your desired doneness. This will take about 6 to 8 minutes if you are looking for a medium finish as I did.