Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin | Real Simple Recipes

By DrChef

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
• 3/4 t kosher salt
• 3/4 t black pepper
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 T olive oil
• 2 small fennel bulbs, cut into eighths
• 8 dried apricots, cut in half

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400 F. Pat the pork dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Top the pork with the thyme and wrap it with the bacon.

Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and fennel. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Cook the pork for 2 minutes per side. Add the apricots.

Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20 to 25 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the pork and serve with the fennel and apricots.