Bacon-Wrapped Cranberry Walnut Pork
4.6
Ingredients
- Prep
- 45 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 135 min
Instructions
- 1 Place tenderloin on a flat work surface. Slice lengthwise down the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through. Spread open the 2 sides like a book.
- 2 Place butterflied tenderloin between 2 pieces of heavy plastic wrap. Firmly pound tenderloin with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a 1/4-inch thickness; generously season with salt and black pepper. Spread 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard over tenderloin; sprinkle with rosemary and sage, evenly distributing with a spoon. Dust surface with bread crumbs; sprinkle with walnuts and cranberries.
- 3 Fold in (about 1 inch) tenderloin ends, then roll up tenderloin, from one long side, as tightly and neatly as possible. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 1 hour.
- 4 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) with the rack in the center position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 5 Unwrap tenderloin; transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Lightly season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Wrap a single layer bacon around tenderloin, tucking ends underneath.
- 6 Roast in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of tenderloin reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), 25 to 30 minutes.
- 7 Meanwhile, combine white wine, balsamic vinegar, and 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, whisking occasionally, until sauce reduces by about half, 5 to 7 minutes. Off heat, swirl in butter and season with salt and black pepper, about 30 seconds.
- 8 Rest tenderloin before slicing at a slight angle, 5 minutes. Serve with sauce.
By John Mitzewich