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Keto Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin - Juicy, Flavorful, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
  • 8–10 slices of bacon (thin or regular cut works best)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure the bacon
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Mustard or sugar-free barbecue sauce for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the pork. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Trim any silver skin with a sharp knife so the seasoning can penetrate and the meat stays tender.
  2. Mix the seasoning. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and thyme. Stir in the olive oil or melted butter to make a loose paste.
  3. Season the tenderloin. Rub the spice paste all over the pork, coating it evenly from end to end.
  4. Wrap with bacon. Lay the bacon slices on a cutting board, slightly overlapping, to form a rectangle about the length of the tenderloin. Place the pork at one end and roll it up snugly. Tuck the ends under and secure with toothpicks, or tie with kitchen twine at 2-inch intervals.
  5. Sear for color. Preheat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place the bacon-wrapped pork seam-side down and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until the bacon starts to brown. Turn carefully with tongs so the wrap stays intact.
  6. Roast to finish. Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15–20 minutes, or until the thickest part of the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140–145°F (60–63°C).
  7. Rest the meat. Move the tenderloin to a cutting board and let it rest for 5–10 minutes. This keeps the juices inside and makes slicing cleaner.
  8. Slice and serve. Remove toothpicks or twine. Slice into 1-inch medallions. Garnish with parsley and serve with a spoonful of mustard or a drizzle of sugar-free barbecue sauce if you like.