We’re of the opinion that everything tastes better when wrapped in bacon, and this spicy pork roast is no exception. The spice rub, which can easily be adjusted to suit your palate, adds plenty of pizzazz to the meat, and the blanket of bacon ensures that the meat stays moist and tender. Best of all, it only requires 15 minutes of effort.–Angie Zoobkoff
Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast
Ingredients
For the spice rub
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the pork roast
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork rib roast or large pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for the pan (optional)
- 4 to 5 slices thinly sliced bacon (about 1/8-inch | 3-mm thick)
Instructions
Prepare the oven
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make the spice rub
- In a small bowl combine all the spices and mix well. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork roast.
Make the pork roast
- Slick a rimmed baking sheet with oil, or line with aluminum foil. Place the pork roast on the baking sheet and wrap it with bacon. Transfer to the oven and roast until the internal temperature reaches 145 to 150°F (60 to 70°C); 50 to 60 minutes for a pork rib roast or 30 to 35 minutes for a pork tenderloin. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 10 minutes before slicing, oohing, and aahing.
Nutrition
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Recipe Testers’ Reviews
I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome of this bacon wrapped pork roast. It was very tender, juicy and did have a more robust flavor than my usual favorite. We all loved the spice rub, and of course, the bacon! And, did I mention the house smelled wonderful while it was roasting? A definite keeper!
Prep work was super easy. It took all of 10 minutes to get the roast ready and into the oven.
I served the roast pork with individual potato Gruyere gratins and sautéed shallot and green beans.
This was so simple to put together that I actually made it while camping using a trailer oven. I loved how easily it came together and my whole family loved the flavor of the spicy pork, including my 10 year old. Of course, anything wrapped in bacon is pretty much guaranteed to win over my family. Definitely easy enough to put together on a weeknight but nice enough for company.
We used a pork roast and found it was perfectly cooked in just under an hour.
Super easy and flavorful bacon wrapped pork roast, this takes under an hour for a moist and tender result that looks like more work that it really is. The spice mixture is all from pantry staples, and the bacon wrap provides a nice finishing touch. I really liked the spiced coating sealed in with the bacon even more than my usual crusted herbs or seeds or even a wet sauce of mustard or a hot sauce.
If you use a tenderloin as we did, you will probably find the bacon slightly less crisp than a rib roast since you’re only going to need 35 minutes in the oven, but the bacon is thoroughly cooked and slices nicely with the pork. Easy for a weeknight, but special to serve on a weekend or to guests. We served this with sweet potato tots, and a beet and tomato salad.
This bacon-wrapped pork roast dinner main was easy and flavorful. I used a pork tenderloin, which made the recipe come together quickly enough for a weeknight meal.
I used thinly sliced applewood smoked bacon. The tenderloin required 5 pieces of bacon to fully cover it. I would try setting the roast on a rack the next time I make this, so that the bacon would have a better consistency all the way around the roast. I served it with asparagus and a 7-grain side dish.
Great.
Thanks, Gregory.
I will make this again and again! I put cut potatoes, shallots, carrots and celery in the sheet pan making sure I didn’t crowd the roast. I coated the veg with a little bit of the rub and oil before I placed them in the pan. Thanks!
You’re welcome, April! We’re delighted that this turned out so well. Please let us know what you try next.