Bacon-Herb Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

2. 2

   Place garlic in a small ramekin, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and wrap in foil.

3. 3

   Bake until soft, about 45 minutes.

4. 4

   When cool enough to handle, squeeze garlic flesh from head into a small bowl.

5. 5

   Arrange tenderloins on work surface.

6. 6

   Rub the top each tenderloin with 1/2 of the roasted garlic and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Mix together the herbs and scatter half of the mix over the garlic on each tenderloin.

8. 8

   Wrap 6 strips of bacon around each tenderloin and tie bacon in place with kitchen twine.

9. 9

   Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

10. 10

    Heat oil in a medium, skillet over medium-high heat.

11. 11

    Sear the tenderloins until golden brown on all sides.

12. 12

    Transfer seared tenderloins to medium roasting pan; place in the oven and cook to medium doneness about 8 to 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Transfer tenderloins to cutting board and let stand 10 minutes.

14. 14

    Remove twine before carving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.