Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin is full of flavor and easy to prepare. Homemade sauce is brushed on the pork loin and then wrapped in bacon.
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin Recipe:
This pork loin recipe is a perfect holiday meal. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin is easy to prepared and full of flavor. The sauce is made from scratch with simple ingredients and bacon is added to lock in the flavor.
The results are a juicy, tender and delicious pork loin. The pork loin is cooked in a foil pack on the grill and cooked to perfection. Everything taste better with bacon and it takes this pork loin recipe to the next level.
Bacon and simple sauce recipe make this pork loin a delicious meal. You can make it for a date night in or easy enough for a weeknight dinner for family and friends.
Ingredients:
- Pork Loin Roast
- Bacon
- Ketchup
- Brown Sugar
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
- Dried Oregano
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
How to Make Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin on the Grill:
- Step 1 – Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
- Step 2 – In a small bowl stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, salt and pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Step 3 – Brush this sauce all over the pork loin and wrap the seasoned pork loin with the bacon slices making sure that each slice overlaps the previous slice.
- Step 4 – Then place the thick cut bacon wrapped pork on a large piece of foil and secure it around the pork to make a foil pack.
- Step 5 – 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.
- Step 6 – 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.
- Step 7 – Allow the pork to sit for 5-10 minutes (tented with foil). Then the pork is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
How Long to Grill Pork Loin Wrapped in Bacon:
When preparing to make Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin, preheat grill to about 400 degrees. Once temperature has been reach, place foil wrapped 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.
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. After baking remove from oven and let rest for about 15 minutes to 20 minutes.
What to Serve with Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin:
Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin is a hearty meat this is rich in flavor. So we like to keep out side dishes light and something that can easily be prepared.
- 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 Glazed Carrots – These carrots are easy to prepare and taste delicious grilled.
Recipe Tips:
- Pork Loin – Make sure to use a pork loin not a pork tenderloin for this recipe.
- Meat Thermometer – We use an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the pork is cooked to a safe temperature before serving.
- Sauce – We used a made from scratch sauce to baste on the pork loin, but you can use a BBQ sauce or any sauce that you prefer.
- Make Ahead – You can easily prepare this bacon wrapped pork loin a day in advance. Simply prepare as the recipe card indicates and place in the refrigerator. Set it out about 30 minutes prior to grilling to bring to room temperature.
Pork Loin Variations:
- Spice – If you want a little more spice in this sauce, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- Bacon – Use different flavors of bacon. You can even try using turkey bacon if you prefer.
How to Store Leftovers:
- 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.
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 grill pork tenderloin. It can be boneless or have bone-in.
Grilled bacon wrapped pork tenderloin would be delicious, but we recommend using pork loin for this recipe.
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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork loin roast
- 16 Slices Bacon
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
- In a small mixing bowl stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, pepper, oregano, garlic powder and salt.
- Brush this sauce all over the pork loin and wrap the seasoned pork loin 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 (tented with foil). Then the pork is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
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More Grilled Pork Recipes:
- Grilled Pork Kabobs Recipe
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe
- Grilled BBQ Pork Chops Recipe
- Bone-in Grilled Pork Chops Recipe
