Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloins with Bourbon Sauce

Grilled bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin is tender and juicy wrapped in smokey bacon with a homemade bourbon bbq sauce and grilled to perfection.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2-1 1/2 lb pork tenderloins (usually comes in one package)
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 teaspoons smoked paprika (or regular)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8-10 slices regular cut bacon

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the bourbon sauce ---
2. 2In a medium saucepan, add the bourbon, sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Whisk together carefully until combined. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes or until reduced by 1/3 and thickened. Remove and let cool until needed. Pour about 1/4 of the sauce into a separate bowl and set aside to save for dipping sauce.
3. 3--- For the tenderloin ---
4. 4Combine the olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl. Rub all the mixture into the tenderloins. Wrap the bacon strips around the tenderloin, securing with toothpicks if needed
5. 5Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Place the bacon-wrapped tenderloins over the heat and grill for 20-22 minutes, rotating 1/4 turn every 4-5 minutes or until they reach the internal temperature of 145 degrees. Brush some of the bourbon sauce generously over the top of the tenderloin.
6. 6Remove the tenderloin from the grill and place it on a plate. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.