BACON-WRAPPED CRANBERRY WALNUT PORK

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This amazing roast pork recipe is more than festive enough for the fanciest of holiday menus, but it's also fast and easy enough for any old weeknight. Just keep that last part to yourself, so as not to ruin the mystique. Beyond being able to adapt this to your tastes, another advantage is that we can prep it ahead of time, and just pop it into the oven when we're ready to rock, and by "rock," I mean impress our guests.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, or more to taste
1 teaspoon finely sliced fresh sage leaves, or more to taste
1 tablespoon bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts, or to taste
¼ cup chopped dried cranberries, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 thinly sliced bacon, or as needed
⅔ cup white wine
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cold butter
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place tenderloin on a flat work surface. Slice lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through. Spread open the 2 sides like a book.
  • Sandwich butterflied tenderloin between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Flatten using a meat pounder to 1/4-inch thickness. Season generously with salt and pepper. Spread 2 teaspoons Dijon thinly over tenderloin. Sprinkle rosemary and sage on top; distribute evenly using a spoon. Dust the surface with bread crumbs. Sprinkle with walnuts and cranberries.
  • Fold the ends in about 1 inch. Roll tenderloin up from the long side as tightly and neatly as possible, forming a tube. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Unwrap tenderloin and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly season with kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Wrap tenderloin in a single layer of bacon, tucking the ends underneath.
  • Roast in the center of the preheated oven until the bacon is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloin reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
  • While tenderloin roasts, combine white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon in a pan over medium heat. Cook, whisking occasionally, until sauce reduces by about half, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off heat and swirl in butter, salt, and pepper, about 30 seconds.
  • Remove tenderloin from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice at a slight angle and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 628.5 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Savannah Ortiz
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at their next dinner party.


Eric Bailey
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a special occasion. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your pork loin.


Majmulah hawari
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the end result was worth it.


Elron Silmarillion
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The pork was a little dry, but the cranberry-walnut stuffing was delicious.


Sukumon Mathaikutty
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This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.


masam hussain
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I love this recipe! The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the cranberry-walnut stuffing is the perfect complement.


Prince Anss
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork is cooked perfectly and the cranberry-walnut stuffing is amazing.


Adrian Kenon
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the cranberry-walnut stuffing is the perfect complement.


Shazeeb Khan
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This dish is perfect for a holiday meal. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mb kuddus Shekh
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve at their next dinner party.


Nicole Flourry
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Overall, this is a great recipe for a special occasion. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your pork loin.


Moe Abbas
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the end result was worth it.


Susana Cruz
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The pork was a little dry, but the cranberry-walnut stuffing was delicious.


AdRiYaN HiMeL
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.


Lori Moore
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I love this recipe! The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the cranberry-walnut stuffing is the perfect complement.


Mubasher Ali
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork was cooked perfectly and the cranberry-walnut stuffing was amazing.


Kenia Bello
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The bacon wrapped around the pork loin kept it moist and flavorful. The cranberry-walnut stuffing was also a nice touch.


Robert Shondelmyer
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The recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out juicy and flavorful. My family loved it!


Fatoumatta Sanyang
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This dish was a hit at our holiday party! The combination of sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and savory bacon was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.