Ingredients

  • 2 ounces pork tenderloins, about 12 each, trimmed (or alternatively one larger tenderloin)
  • Kosher salt
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • 8 medium thick slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • Toothpicks

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Sprinkle tenderloins with salt and pepper.
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Step 2

  • Place in a bowl or shallow dish. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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  • Length: 30 minutes

Step 3

  • Meanwhile soak toothpicks in water and prepare a gas or charcoal grill for medium-high, indirect grilling (variation: soak some applewood chips to add just before cooking)
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Step 4

  • Wrap bacon slices around pork, securing with toothpicks.
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Step 5

  • Place on grill and brown for a few minutes, covered. Baste with some maple syrup and continue to grill for about 20-25 minutes, turning and basting occasionally with the maple syrup.
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  • Length: 25 minutes

Step 6

  • The pork should be done in 20-25 minutes total, or until the internal temperature reaches about 150 and the bacon is uniformly crispy.
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  • Length: 25 minutes

Step 7

  • Remove from grill and let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before slicing.
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  • Length: 5 minutes

Step 8

  • Serve with accumulated juices!