Bacon Maple Pork Tenderloin Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Who says lean pork has to be dry? Try this savory-sweet recipe for tenderloin wrapped in bacon and flavored with maple syrup and warm spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword bacon, pork tenderloin

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings people

Calories 784kcal

Cost 15

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
In a bowl, combine the paprika, chili powder, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.
1 tsp. chili powder, ½ tsp. smoked paprika, ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Rub the entire surface of the pork tenderloin with the spice mixture.
1 pork tenderloin
Wrap the tenderloin with the bacon strips, securing with cooking twine if necessary.
8 to 10 slices good-quality bacon
In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, applesauce, and Dijon mustard.
4 tbsp. maple syrup or raw honey, ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
Melt some cooking fat in a oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking fat
Brown the tenderloin on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Brush the tenderloin generously with the maple syrup mixture, and place in the oven.
Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness, basting with the remaining sauce once in a while.
Let the meat rest 5 minutes before slicing.