Easy to make Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Loin. The Pork Loin is stuffed with cream cheese, easy ingredients and then wrapped in bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Tenderloin:
Cream Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin Wrapped in Bacon is so easy to make on the grill. This restaurant quality recipe is made easily at home with simple ingredients.
The ingredients that are stuffed in the pork tenderloin can easily be found at the store. Wrapping the bacon around the tenderloin as the pork to cook just right while holding in the juices.
Bacon and simple herbs make this pork tenderloin a delicious meal. You can make it for a date night in or easy enough for a simple weeknight dinner for family and friends.
You might also like Grilled Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast, Grilled Bacon Wrapped Green Beans, or Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.
What’s the Difference Between Pork Loin and Pork Tenderloin?
Pork Loin and Pork Tenderloin have similar names but they are different cuts of meats.
- Pork Tenderloin – Is a long narrow cut of meat. It is boneless cut and comes from the muscle that runs along the backbone.
- Pork Loin – This cut of meat is wider and fatter than the pork tenderloin. It can be boneless or have bone-in.
Make sure to use a pork loin not a pork tenderloin for this stuffed pork tenderloin recipes.
Ingredients:
- Pork Loin
- Cream Cheese, softened at room temperature
- Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- Spinach, chopped
- Dried Thyme Leaves
- Dried Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thick Cut Bacon
How to Cook a Stuffed Pork Loin Wrapped in Bacon:
- Prepare Grill – Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
- Begin Preparing Pork Loin – Place the pork loin on a cutting board so that the longer sides of the loin are on your right and left.
- Cut Pork Loin – Cut the pork loin approximately ½ inch of the thickness from the top from right to left. Cut almost all the way through but do not cut all the way through -leave a hinge.
- Open up Pork Loin – Pull this portion of the pork opened so that it’s on your left. Then make another cut through the half of the thicker part of the pork loin (in the opposite direction) so that you can flip the other side open as well. This is to create a smaller pork to spread the cream cheese mixture onto the pork loin.
- Mix together Ingredients – In a mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Spread Mixture onto Pork – Spread this mixture onto the pork in a thin layer.
- Roll Pork – Then roll the pork tightly into a log.
- Place bacon around Pork – Wrap the pork log with the bacon slices making sure that each slice overlaps the previous slice. You may need to secure with toothpicks.
- Wrap in Foil – Then place the bacon wrapped pork on a large piece of foil and secure it around the pork to make a foil pack. Make seam side is down.
- Place on Grill – Place the foil wrapped pork on the preheated grill and cook for 60-70 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Remove Foil from Pork Loin – Carefully remove the foil from the pork loin. If the bacon is not fully browned, broil for 2-3 minutes rotating the pork loin halfway through the cook time.
- Rest, Slice and Enjoy – Allow the pork to sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Then the pork is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
How Long does it take to Grill a Pork Loin Wrapped in Foil:
When preparing to make Stuffed Pork Loin, preheat grill to about degrees. Once temperature has been reach, place pork loin on grill. It will take about 60 minutes to cook pork loin.
We use an instant read meat thermometer to make sure that the pork is cooked to a safe temperature before serving.
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Stuff Pork Loin in Oven:
You can also bake the pork loin in the oven at 400 degrees F for 60-70 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Place prepared pork loin in a baking dish and bake.
You may need to turn your oven on broil for the last few minutes. This allows the bacon to get extra crispy.
What to Serve with Stuffed Pork Loin:
This Stuffed Pork Loin is a heavy meal, we like to serve a side that is light. Here are some of our favorites.
- Green Salad – Make a simple salad that is loaded with vegetables.
- Grilled Asparagus – When the pork loin is close to be done, add some asparagus to the grill. This makes for an easy side dish that is loaded with flavor.
- Bake Potatoes on the Grill – We love making potatoes on the grill. The texture gets crispy and the inside is tender and soft.
- Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
How to Store Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin:
- Storing your Leftovers – Refrigerate any leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheating your Leftovers – You can either microwave your leftovers or place them on a baking sheet and heat in a preheated oven of 350 degrees.
- Freezing your Leftovers – Pork Tenderloin can be frozen if placed in a air tight freezer safe container. It will stay good for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator when you are ready to serve.
Tips for the Best Pork Tenderloin:
- Overcooking Pork Tenderloin – It is never a good idea to overcook pork. It become tough and there really isn’t anything to help make it tender again. Make sure to watch your tenderloin closely and use a meat thermometer.
- Let it Rest – Make sure to let your pork rest when you take it off the grill. It gives time for the juices to really marinate into the pork. If you cut it to early all the juices will just run on your plate.
Print Recipe here for Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Loin:
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pork Loin
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Pork Loin
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened at room temperature
- ½ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Spinach chopped
- ½ tsp Dried Thyme Leaves
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 16 Slices Thick Cut Bacon
Instructions
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
- Place the pork loin on a cutting board so that the longer sides of the loin are on your right and left. Cut the pork loin approximately ⅓ of the thickness from the top from right to left. Cut almost all the way through but do not cut all the way through -leave a hinge. Pull this portion of the pork opened so that it’s on your left. Then make another cut through the half of the thicker part of the pork loin (in the opposite direction) so that you can flip the other side open as well. This is to create a smaller pork to spread the cream cheese mixture onto the pork loin.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Spread this mixture onto the pork in a thin layer. Then roll the pork tightly into a log.
- Wrap the pork log with the bacon slices making sure that each slice overlaps the previous slice.
- Then place the bacon wrapped pork on a large piece of foil and secure it around the pork to make a foil pack.
- Place the foil wrapped pork on the preheated grill and cook for 60-70 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Carefully remove the foil from the pork loin. If the bacon is not fully browned, broil for 2-3 minutes rotating the pork loin halfway through the cook time.
- Allow the pork to sit for 5-10 minutes. Then the pork is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
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