Jerk-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon
Jerk-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon brings smoky heat and subtle sweetness in every bite. The pork stays juicy under a crisp bacon layer while warm spices, brown sugar, and a hint of paprika and thyme create a bold, aromatic crust. Serve for a weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you want rich flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jerk-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Mix brown sugar, jerk seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, seafood seasoning, and crushed red pepper in a bowl; rub the mixture generously over the tenderloin. Wrap it with bacon and secure with toothpicks. Lightly oil the surface and set it in a loaf pan or casserole dish. Sprinkle any leftover spice rub on top, add some diced onion on top, and arrange the remaining onion around it.
- 3
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the pork is slightly pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 302.18 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 34.97 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 20.21 g 7%
- Total Fat 9.23 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.83 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.35 mg High 32%
- Sodium 1197.9 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 3.11 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.79 g --
- Added Sugars 0.87 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 19.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 68.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 185.42 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 5.65 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jerk Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Brown Sugar, Dried Oregano, and Ground Thyme. Each serving provides about 302.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jerk-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Brown Sugar, Dried Oregano, Ground Thyme, Jerk Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jerk-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 302.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jerk-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Jerk-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon healthy?
- Jerk-Spiced Pork Tenderloin Wrapped in Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 302.18 calories and 34.97 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1197.9 mg (52% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.83 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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