Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Sour Cherry Sauce

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Sour Cherry Sauce

Posted by Boss Hog on Feb 11th 2021

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Sour Cherry Sauce

Posted by Boss Hog on Feb 11th 2021

Looking for a romantic dish to serve to your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Because honestly: who wants to go out to a restaurant that is jam-packed with people and jacked-up menu prices? Gents and ladies will love this bacon-inspired recipe that comes from FoodNetwork.com. With only 8 ingredients, this recipe is a lot easier than it looks. Serve this with garlic mashed potatoes that have been made with a lot of butter and cream, and some roasted veggies or a green salad. And don’t forget the red wine!

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 gourmet bacon slices
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 shallots, halved
1/2 cup dried sour cherries
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Chopped fresh dill, for garnish, optional

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pat dry the pork tenderloin and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then wrap with the bacon, overlapping the slices. We chose a flavored bacon, Maple Pepper Smoked Bacon. The maple and pepper flavors really enhance the recipe.

2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot, then brown the pork and shallots, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip the pork tenderloin browned-side up and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until the pork reaches 145 degrees F in the center, 15 to 18 minutes.

3. When the pork is done, transfer to a cutting board, leaving the shallots in the skillet. Add the cherries and stock to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir together the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water, then add to the skillet, bring to a boil, whisking until sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Slice the pork into 8 pieces, divide among 4 plates with the sauce, and sprinkle with dill, if desired.