How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to flavor, Jamaican jerk seasoning is a powerhouse. Its bold and spicy combination of ingredients like allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, and garlic creates a burst of tropical heat that is simply irresistible. When paired with tender pork tenderloin and crispy bacon, the result is a dish that is guaranteed to tantalize the taste buds and leave everyone craving for more.

This Bacon-Wrapped Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin recipe brings together the best of both worlds ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin
  • 4 slices bacon, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
  • ½ medium sweet onion, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine brown sugar, jerk seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, seafood seasoning, and crushed red pepper in a bowl; rub generously all over the tenderloin. Wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks. Coat lightly with oil and place in a loaf pan or casserole dish. Sprinkle any remaining spice rub on top, cover with some diced onion, and surround with remaining onion.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 84mg
    • Sodium: 997mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 528mg