Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Lida's Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

I can't wait to try this. We eat pork a lot around Billyville but for some reason I stick to the same recipes so this is up for testing soon. I found this on another blog http://www.theschellcafe.com/. It was a contest winner.


1 pork tenderloin, about 1 pound
3/4 t. kosher salt
3/4 t. black pepper
4 sprigs fresh thyme (can use 3/4 t. dried)
4 slices bacon
1 T. olive oil
1 white or yellow onion, cut into about 8 wedges
2 carrots, sliced
8 new potatoes

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pat pork dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 t. of the salt, 1/2 t. of black pepper and the thyme. Wrap it with bacon (no need to secure it with toothpicks). Heat oil in large cast iron skillet over medium/high heat.

Add the pork and vegetables, season with the remaining salt and pepper. (It may seem kind of crowded but everything will shrink and cook down a little). Cook the pork 2 minutes on each side. Stir the veggies around a litt.e Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25 minutes. You may want to turn the pork half way thru and stir the veggies. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve with the veggies.

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