Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a mouthwatering culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect bacon-wrapped pork loin with apples and sage. This delectable dish, bursting with savory flavors and aromatic herbs, is sure to leave you and your loved ones in awe. Embark on a sensory adventure as we guide you through selecting the finest ingredients, mastering essential cooking techniques, and unlocking the harmonious balance of flavors that make this dish truly exceptional. So, gather your aprons and fire up your stoves, for we are about to embark on a culinary expedition that will redefine your perception of pork loin dishes.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lay the bacon onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with a baking rack. Bake until the bacon has rendered some of its fat but is still completely flexible and hasn't begun to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes. Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
- Generously sprinkle the tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder and cayenne. Coat the tenderloin all over with the mixture.
- Starting at one end, wrap the bacon strips around the tenderloin, overlapping them slightly so they are shingled.
- Place the tenderloin on the baking rack and roast until 130 degrees F at the thickest point, about 17 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes, then transfer to a cutting board using a long offset spatula and tongs. Slice into 1-inch-thick rounds and serve.
BACON WRAPPED PORK LOIN WITH APPLES AND SAGE
Pork tenderloins, rubbed with fragrant herbs, wrapped in bacon and served with a wonderful sauce of caramelized onions and apples.
Provided by Hag chef
Categories Pork
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If any silver skin on loins is present, cut away and discard.
- Sprinkle sage, garlic, salt and pepper all over loins. Place loins closely together lengthwise, with thick ends meeting thin ends, to even out roast thickness.
- Lay out slices of bacon snugly together on a cutting board, forming a rectangle. Place loins across bacon so bacon ends emerge from each side. Beginning at one end, lift a bacon end up over loins at a 45° angle. Then, alternating sides, continue lifting bacon ends down the length of roast forming a chevron pattern of bacon on top.
- Cut five 12-inch (30-cm) lengths of twine and one 30-inch (75-cm) length. Place 5 shorter lengths of twine under loins widthwise. Working out from roast centre, firmly (but not causing deep indents to form) tie up each piece of twine, spacing evenly apart. Then tie up roast lengthwise with longer piece of twine. Trim twine ends; discard. (Roast can be prepared, covered and refrigerated for up to half a day. Add 10 to 15 minutes to roasting time.).
- When ready to roast, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly brown roast on all sides, about 15 minutes in total.
- Transfer to a baking pan lined with a rack. Place in oven; set time for 30 minutes. Check and continue roasting until a meat thermometer reads 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven: transfer to cutting board. Cover roast with foil; let rest 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel core and slice apples. Thinly slice onion.
- Drain most of fat from frying pan; place back over medium heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth; add apple slices.
- Bring to a boil; simmer, covered, 5 to 10 minutes or until apples are tender and sauce is lightly thickened. Add more broth if too thick; keep covered and hot.
- To slice pork roast, snip off lengthwise string. Then slice about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick, removing crosswise strings as they are encountered.
- Place a few saucy apples on each warm serving plate, top with a couple of slices of roast and drizzle with more sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and a steamed julienne of carrots.
BACON-WRAPPED PORK LOIN WITH APPLES & SAGE RECIPE - (4.7/5)
Provided by Grammie926
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Choose bacon well-streaked with lean meat as well as fat and purchase it from the butcher's case, as it tends not to be as watery as the bacon in the 500 g packages. For incredible flavour, seek out a dedicated butcher shop, such as Kingston's Brothers Quality Meats, which smokes bacon on the premises. 1. If any silver skin on loins is present, cut away and discard. Sprinkle sage, garlic, salt and pepper all over loins. Place loins closely together lengthwise, with thick ends meeting thin ends, to even out roast thickness. 2. Lay out slices of bacon snugly together on a cutting board, forming a rectangle. Place loins across bacon so bacon ends emerge from each side. Beginning at one end, lift a bacon end up over loins at a 45° angle. Then, alternating sides, continue lifting bacon ends down the length of roast forming a chevron pattern of bacon on top. 3. Cut five 12-inch (30-cm) lengths of twine and one 30-inch (75-cm) length. Place 5 shorter lengths of twine under loins widthwise. Working out from roast centre, firmly (but not causing deep indents to form) tie up each piece of twine, spacing evenly apart. Then tie up roast lengthwise with longer piece of twine. Trim twine ends; discard. (Roast can be prepared, covered and refrigerated for up to half a day. Add 10 to 15 minutes to roasting time.) 4. When ready to roast, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Lightly brown roast on all sides, about 15 minutes in total. Transfer to a baking pan lined with a rack. Place in oven; set time for 30 minutes. Check and continue roasting until a meat thermometer reads 145°F (63°C). Remove from oven: transfer to cutting board. Cover roast with foil; let rest 15 to 20 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, peel core and slice apples. Thinly slice onion. 6. Drain most of fat from frying pan; place back over medium heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth; add apple slices. Bring to a boil; simmer, covered, 5 to 10 minutes or until apples are tender and sauce is lightly thickened. Add more broth if too thick; keep covered and hot. 7. To slice pork roast, snip off lengthwise string. Then slice about ¾ inch (2 cm) thick, removing crosswise strings as they are encountered. Place a few saucy apples on each warm serving plate, top with a couple of slices of roast and drizzle with more sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and a steamed julienne of carrot and kohlrabi.
BACON-WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLE STUFFING
This small roast gets the star treatment with an apple and onion stuffing, and it's rolled up in bacon, for even more flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner because it bakes in about 20 minutes with a short resting time. We liked this with steamed broccoli and home fries.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Pork Tenderloin
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Stir together mustard and maple syrup in a small bowl.
- Pat pork tenderloin dry. Without cutting all the way through, slice the tenderloin lengthwise and open like a book. Spread mustard mixture evenly over the inside and outside of the tenderloin, then season with salt and pepper.
- Place apple slices on one side of the tenderloin. Spread onions on top of the apples and sprinkle with thyme. Close the tenderloin, tucking apples and onions inside.
- Line up bacon slices in a rectangle shape on a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, with each piece overlapping slightly. Place the stuffed tenderloin across the top ends of the bacon. Use the foil to lift the tenderloin and start to roll it like a jellyroll until it's completely wrapped with bacon.
- Secure both ends of the tenderloin and each bacon slice with a wooden toothpick. Use the foil to lift the tenderloin into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Spread out the foil to protect the pan from drippings.
- Cook in the preheated oven until slightly pink in the center, about 20 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest until internal temperature has risen to 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 693.1 mg
Tips:
- Choose a flavorful cut of pork loin. The best pork loins for this recipe are those that have a good amount of marbling, which will help to keep the meat moist and juicy during cooking. Look for a pork loin that is at least 3 inches thick.
- Use a variety of apples. The different flavors and textures of different apples will add depth and complexity to the dish. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
- Don't overcook the pork loin. The pork loin should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, or 155 degrees Fahrenheit for medium. Overcooking the pork loin will make it dry and tough.
- Let the pork loin rest before carving. Allowing the pork loin to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Bacon-wrapped pork loin with apples and sage is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of savory bacon, sweet apples, and earthy sage creates a flavor profile that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a special meal to impress your friends and family, give bacon-wrapped pork loin with apples and sage a try.
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