This recipe for Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions results in a creamy, comforting dish featuring succulent pork that melts in your mouth. This dish is made up of tender pork medallions wrapped in smoky bacon and slow cooked in a creamy white wine sauce. With flavorful ingredients like garlic, fresh thyme, and sweet onion, this recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave your belly content.
Frequently Asked Questions Q: What’s so special about this recipe? A: What makes this recipe so unique is the combination of flavors. Bacon gives the dish a smoky essence, while the creamy white wine sauce provides the perfect balance to make it the perfect meal. The pork medallions stay incredibly juicy and tender, and they pair perfectly with the flavorful sauce.
Q: How can I make sure the pork is fully cooked? A: To make sure your pork is cooked and ready to eat, you can use a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature. The inside of the pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F for food safety.
Q: What kind of wine should I use? A: You can use whatever white wine you’d like! A pinot grigio or riesling would work great for this dish as they’ll add a nice acidity and body to the sauce.
Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions
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minutesBut why should you make this recipe? Not only is it simple to make and results in succulent, mouthwatering pork. The bacon adds a smoky touch while the creamy white wine sauce gives it the perfect amount of flavor. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or impressing someone special. The flavor of this dish is something you don’t want to miss out on!
Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 pounds pork tenderloin
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the bacon in a large, oven-safe skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and still flexible, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Remove any excess bacon grease from the skillet. Combine garlic powder, seasoning salt, basil, and oregano in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Wrap the pork tenderloin with the bacon strips securing with 1 or 2 toothpicks per strip of bacon. Slice the tenderloin between each bacon strip to create the medallions. Dip both sides of the medallions in seasoning mix. Melt butter and oil together in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each medallion for 4 minutes on each side.
- Place skillet into the preheated oven and bake until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 17 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).