Bacon Wrapped Center Cut Pork Loin

I am sure dozens of recipes exist on the inter-webs but this is something I threw together one night when I was uber hungry.  I love bacon (duh) and I love pork loins so I decided to put the two together.  Let me tell you, this is a phenomenal combination much like peanut butter and jelly.  Pork-on-Pork action!  It doesn’t get any better. 

Preparation is a snap.  The hard part is waiting for it to bake.  Yes, you can have applesauce with your pork loins!  You can either make it (see previous blog) or you can buy sugar-free applesauce.  If you are daring you can put a honey glaze (Worcestershire + Honey) on it.

Here is what you will need:

4 Center Cut Pork Loin Chops (approx. 4 oz each)

Bacon (uncured, 2-3 slices per pork loin)

Pepper

Build it and they will come

On one side of the pork loin, sprinkle fresh cracked pepper.  Then wrap each pork loin with 2-3 slices of bacon.  Bake in a 350 degree oven and bake for approximately 20 min.  After 20 min, using a pair of tongs, flip the pork loin over and bake for an additional 20-25 min.  You may want to slice open a bacon-wrapped loin to ensure it is cooked thoroughly. 

Honey Glaze Option:

Mix one tablespoon of honey with approximately 4 table spoons of Worcestershire sauce.  Mix with a spoon until honey is dissolved.   Assemble bacon-wrapped pork loins as instructed above.  Bake pork loin for 20 min at 350 degrees.  After 20 min, using a pair of tongs, flip the pork loin over and then spoon on honey glaze.  Bake for an additional 20-25 min.   Again, you may want to slice open a bacon-wrapped loin to ensure it is cooked thoroughly.