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Bacon-Wrapped, Smoked Tenderloin for the Holidays

December 12, 2014 by Christy Gossett 8 Comments

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We’re full swing into the holiday season and by now, we’re all pretty tired of turkey. Why serve up another bird for your Christmas dinner when you can wow them with a tender and flavorful smoked bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin? Smoking a tenderloin is actually a lot less time intensive than cooking a stuffed turkey because you literally prepare it, wrap it, put it on the grill or smoker, and leave it alone for four hours and it’s ready to be devoured. That gives you plenty of time to fix your sides, relax, and just enjoy some time with friends and family while the meal cooks itself.

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This recipe is highly customizable because you can use whatever spices you’d like or your favorite rub. But the key to this recipe’s success is in the preparation. Tenderloin has a tendency to be a dry or tough meat if not prepared properly. But this tenderloin will never be dry and you can cut the meat with a fork. It’s that moist and tender.

Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Cook time
4 hours
Total time
4 hours 30 mins
 
Author: Christy Gossett
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 high-quality cut pork tenderloin (4-5 lbs)
  • 5 strips bacon
  • 2 jalapenos (deseeded and cut in halves)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 tbsp rub or seasoning of choice (more or less to taste)
Instructions
  1. Heat charcoal in your grill until the temperature is between 190-210 degrees, then add hickory chips to the coals.
  2. Place your tenderloin on a large sheet of tinfoil and rub 2 tbsp of olive oil on the meat.
  3. Cover the entire cut (as heavy or light as you'd like) with your spices of choice.
  4. Weave your bacon over the tenderloin.
  5. Place the sliced jalapenos on top (optional if you like the added heat).
  6. Pour one more tbsp olive oil over the whole thing and cover completely with the tinfoil.
  7. Smoke on your grill or smoker for 4 hours at 190-210 degrees (never let it get under 190 or over 210, add wood chips to maintain temperature).
  8. Important Note: The internal meat temperature must reach a minimum of 145°F.
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This meat pairs well with potatoes, corn, salad, and just about any other side you were already planning on serving for Christmas. Skip the traditional hams and turkeys for this Texas-Style Christmas meal. Your family will thank you and it will likely become your new tradition too. Happy holidays!

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Comments

  1. April Decheine says

    December 12, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    Oh I want me some of that!!
    Reply
  2. Kelsey Apley says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Oh yum that sounds and looks amazing!!!! Gonna have to try ths!
    Reply
    • Christy Gossett says

      December 15, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      It's so moist and tender. My family loves it! Hope you enjoy it too.
      Reply
  3. Becca from ItsYummi.com says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    oh my gosh... it's pork, with MORE pork! *swoon*
    Reply
  4. Heather Brummett says

    December 17, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    That looks amazing! YUM! I will try this!
    Reply
  5. Ted says

    June 1, 2017 at 6:18 am

    This looks fancy and tasty. I will try this one day
    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Four Tender and Tasty Pork Recipes says:
    March 30, 2015 at 6:21 pm
    […] better with bacon and that’s what makes this Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin one of our favorite all-time recipes. The fact that this pork is slowly smoked on the grill to give […]
    Reply
  2. Low Sodium Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork says:
    April 27, 2015 at 8:00 am
    […] or a quick dinner with leftover pork when we’re strapped for time. If you’ve recently smoked a tenderloin or cooked a pork roast in the Crock Pot, it’s likely you have leftovers and that’s […]
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Christy Gossett, managing editor of SoFabFood and creator of the healthy living blog, Insanity Is Not An Option, is a WAHM of 6 kids ranging in age from 29 to 10. She enjoys sharing her healthy recipes to help others with dietary restrictions enjoy a flavorful life while maintaining a deliciously healthy diet.

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