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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions

A bacon-wrapped pork medallion is a beautiful, tasty, juicy, tender joy to eat.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, pork
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 152kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Cut the tenderloin into medallions about 2" thick.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add as many pieces of bacon as you have pork medallions and cook for a few minutes. You do not want them to get crispy, just cook them slightly, about 4-5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon drippings.
  • Combine the garlic powder, seasoned salt, basil and oregano in a small bowl.
  • Roll medallions in the spice mixture, coating each side.
  • Wrap a single piece of bacon around each medallion and secure with a toothpick.
  • Add butter to the skillet. Melt. Let the butter get hot enough that it almost starts smoking.
  • Add the medallions to the skillet and sear over high heat on both sides, 2-3 minutes. You do not want to cook the meat completely, just get a nice sear.
  • Transfer skillet to the oven and cook until the medallions measure 145 F (or so, but don't go over 155 F) with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg