Bourbon Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
Directions
- 1Apply mustard to the pork tenderloins as a binder.
- 2Mix together brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a seasoning blend. Season the pork tenderloins well with this mixture.
- 3Arrange strips of bacon on a surface and wrap the pork tenderloins tightly, securing with toothpicks.
- 4Apply additional seasoning to the outside of the wrapped pork.
- 5To stuff a tenderloin, cut a slice along the length of the pork to create a cavity. Combine minced jalapeños, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese, then stuff the mixture into the pork cavity.
- 6Place the pork on a grill preheated to 300 F and smoke for 30 minutes.
- 7In a pan, melt the butter, then add the bourbon and honey to create the glaze.
- 8Brush the glaze over the pork on the grill and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 F.
Ingredients
- 2 whole pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1 tsp coarse black pepper
- 12-16 strips bacon
- 3 large jalapeño, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup bourbon whisky
- 3 tbsp honey
Equipment
grillpantoothpickssilicone brush
Tips
- Broil if needed to crisp the bacon.
- Use more bourbon if needed for the glaze.
- Use more cream cheese if needed for the stuffing.
