PORK: Caralmelized Pork Tenderloin

Main Courses

Ingredients

• 1 (2 to 2.5lbs) pork tenderloin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon Baklouti (HOT!) Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Chiquitita [Mild] 11.2020 (Portugal)
• 3 tablespoons Lavender Balsamic
• 4 to 6 slices bacon
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350^oF.
2. Combine salt and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the entire mixture on the pork tenderloin and wrap with bacon stripes, securing sides with toothpicks.
3. In a large skillet, heat Baklouti Olive Oil and Chiquitita EVOO over medium high heat; place tenderloin in skillet and let the sides seal.
4. In a small bowl, combine the Lavender Balsamic Vinegar, honey, and mustard; generously brush over the top of the tenderloin. Cook in skillet for 10-15 minutes while the Balsamic mixture caramelizes.
5. Transfer the tenderloin onto a foiled covered baking sheet, wrap with aluminum foil, place in oven, and bake for 15 minutes so juices can redistribute into the meat.
6. Remove toothpicks, cut, and serve.