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Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
50 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
1
Begin by heating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2
Meanwhile, combine the dried garlic powder, salt substitute, dried basil, and oregano in a small bowl to create the seasoning blend.
3
Next, cook the thick-cut bacon slices in a large, oven-safe pan over high heat, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and still slightly pliable, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess fat.
4
Then, wrap each of the four tenderloin portions with a strip of bacon, securing it in place with 1 to 2 toothpicks. Cut the tenderloin into smaller medallions, creating a total of eight pieces.
5
After that, dip each of the tenderloin medallions into the seasoning blend on both sides to coat evenly.
6
Melt the butter and oil together in the same pan over high heat. Add the tenderloin medallions and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
7
Finally, transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake until the pork is no longer pink in the center, approximately 17 to 20 minutes. Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork, which should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius).