Ham is very popular for Easter and what I usually make, but this year I thought I would change things up and serve a pork roast. But not just any pork roast, this is a pork on pork roast.
Where do I start with this recipe? Well, maple and bacon, hello! I have a huge weakness for crispy bacon and I admit, I trimmed a little of the edges as it came out of the oven (cooks prerogative). This roast is little smoky, a little sweet from the maple and the fresh rosemary just rounds it all out. If you’ve ever overcooked a pork tenderloin, you know that it’s like eating shoe leather. This is where the bacon helps by keeping it moist and adding all the flavor. I have other pork tenderloin recipes that make frequent meal appearances, balsamic roasted pork tenderloin, and a pork loin stuffed with cornbread. Check them out by clicking on the text for links.
Pork Tenderloin vs Pork Loin
They are different cuts of pork and look different. The tenderloin is long, thin and lean filet that you usually find in the store shrink wrapped in plastic. The loin is a thicker cut usually with a layer of fat that is also quite lean. Since the pork is wrapped in bacon, the tenderloin is better for this recipe.
Roasting tip
Roast the tenderloin on a rack so the heat can circulate around the entire roast and the bacon on the bottom can cook and crisp up too.
Bacon
Use thin-cut bacon slices to ensure they crisp up nicely. When slicing the pork, the bacon may detach. To help prevent this, let the pork roast for about 15 minutes after removing from the oven.
Serving suggestion
My favorite side dish to serve is crockpot honey, orange and herb glazed carrots (< click text for link). If you’ve tried this Maple Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin or any other recipe on the blog then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how it turned out in the comments below. I love to hear from my readers! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see daily recipe updates.
This amount may vary depending on the thickness and length of your pork
