Christmas Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Name: Christmas Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons rosemary leaves, plus 6 sprigs; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 2 large pork tenderloins (about 3 pounds); 12 ounces thin-sliced bacon (about 12 slices); (for serving; optional)

Servings: persons

5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3 tablespoons rosemary leaves, plus 6 sprigs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 large pork tenderloins (about 3 pounds)
12 ounces thin-sliced bacon (about 12 slices)
(for serving; optional)

1
Pulse garlic, pepper, allspice, salt, brown sugar, 3 Tbsp. rosemary leaves, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a food processor until a paste forms. Alternatively, finely chop garlic and 3 Tbsp. rosemary leaves and transfer to a small bowl; stir in pepper, allspice, salt, brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp. oil.
2
Rub garlic paste all over pork. Let sit at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to overnight.
3
Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425u00b0F. Wrap each tenderloin in bacon, working in a spiral from top to bottom and letting each layer overlap slightly, until completely covered (about 5 bacon slices per tenderloin). Secure any exposed bacon slice ends with toothpicks.
4
Arrange 6 rosemary sprigs on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange pork over. Brush tops of tenderloins with oil. Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 140u00b0F for medium-rare (about 20 minutes) or 145u00b0 for medium, (about 25 minutes). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with cranberry sauce alongside, if using.
5
Pork can be rubbed 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon ground allspice, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Christmas Pork Tenderloin falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Pork Tenderloin

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