Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

If you are ever looking for an easy to prepare meal for a weeknight, this bacon wrapped pork tenderloin is perfect. It is easy to make, you don’t need to measure anything, and this recipe can be put together in no time. 
A pork tenderloin, is not to be confused with a pork loin. The pork tenderloin is equivalent to the beef tenderloin in the sense that it is the most tender cut of meat from the pig. It is delicious!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pound pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
6 to 8 slices of bacon cut in half
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°. Pat tenderloin with a paper towel. Salt meat generously with kosher salt. Heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet. Sear tenderloin for a couple of moments on each side, sear until the meat begins to brown.

Place the meat on a wire rack resting inside of a baking sheet. Sprinkle the tenderloin with smoked paprika and dry mustard. Wrap the bacon over the pork tenderloin. Tuck the ends of the pork tenderloin underneath the meat. Sprinkle brown sugar over the bacon. Lightly press the brown sugar into the meat.

Place the meat into the oven and cook for 35 to 40 minutes. Feel free to check the meat temperature with a thermometer, as all oven temperatures vary. Pork should be at 145° when done. 
Allow the meat to rest for about 10 minutes before cutting. Enjoy