Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

 Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

adapted from Food Network

Using center cut bacon significantly decreases the amount of fat in the recipe. If using regular bacon, pre- cook the bacon at 375F for about 15 minutes to remove some of the fat.

If you can't find honey dijon mustard, blend 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard with 2 tsp. Truvia brown sugar blend.

Makes 4 servings                                                      5 WW Blue points / serving

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 lbs.)

8 strips center cut bacon

Montreal Steak seasoning

2 Tbsp. Honey Dijon mustard

1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

1. Preheat the oven to 450F.
2. Generously season the tenderloin with Montreal steak seasoning.
3. Place the tenderloin of a cooking rack coated with cooking spray on a baking sheet.
4. In a small bowl combine the mustard, garlic powder and cayenne.
5. Smear the mustard mixture on all sides of the tenderloin.
6. Wrap the slices of bacon around the tenderloin, overlapping slightly.
7. Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until registers 130F on an instant read thermometer at the thickest point.
8. Let rest 5 minutes before carving into 1-inch slices and serve.

Enjoy!