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A plate with a bacon wrapped pork roast, rubbed with paprika, garlic, and cayenne, and topped with fresh thyme
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Bacon Wrapped Pork Roast

A bacon wrapped pork roast. A boneless pork rib roast or tenderloin is rubbed with paprika, cayenne, garlic, and thyme, wrapped in bacon, and cooked to tender, moist perfection. What else can we say except make it? Now.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 371

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)
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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

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 473mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g