Braided Bacon Pork Tenderloin

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 – 35 minutes 

Total time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 2 pork tenderloin
  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1 tablespoon dry rub (Directions to make below)
  • 1/4 teaspoon montreal steak spice or Keg spice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • toothpicks (enough to meat braid together)
  • Dry rub:
    • Whole black pepper / Pepper corns
    • Ground pepper
    • Salt / Sea salt
    • Whole dill seed

Directions:

  1. Prepare tenderloin: Slice each tenderloin lengthwise into 3 sections keeping one end intact.
  2. Season tenderloin: Rub tenderloin with dry rub coating generously.
  3. Braid tenderloin: Lay a strip of bacon on each of the 3 sections and braid the 3 strips together and secure ends with toothpicks.
  4. Preheat oven: To 375°F / 190°C
  5. Heat the Pan: Warm a heavy pan / cast iron pan over medium-high heat.  Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  6. Sear the tenderloin: Place tenderloin in the heated pan bacon side up.  Once seared turn over and sear bacon side.
  7. Bake tenderloin: Transfer seared tenderloin to a parchment lined backing sheet and back in preheated over for 30 – 35 minutes (until internal temperature reaches 155°F / 68°C
  8. Finish and serve: Let meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.  Slice pieces about 1 inch thick.   Serve with rice or potatoes and vegitables.

Dry Rub Directions:

  • 1/2 teaspoon Whole black pepper / Pepper corns
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Ground pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt / Sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Whole dill seed