Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions

  Appetizers

I like these bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin appetizers, as they are an easy addition to your party platter. To switch things up, try with beef or chicken tenderloins.

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 16 bacon strips
  • 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 8 slices
  • Dash garlic powder
  • Dash pepper
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup diced onion

Instructions

  • 1. In a large cast iron skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; wipe skillet clean and set aside. Flatten pork to 1/2-in. thickness. Position 2 bacon strips to make an X; top with a tenderloin slice. Sprinkle with garlic powder and pepper. Repeat.
  • 2. Combine tomatoes and onion; spoon over tenderloin. Fold bacon over the top and secure with toothpicks; place in cast-iron skillet. Bake, at 350° until a meat thermometer reads 145°, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 164 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

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