Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin is made with a lean pork tenderloin stuffed with spicy Italian pork sausages and herbs, wrapped in pieces of crispy bacon and a spicy pepper crust.
Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloins...
Wow, this is a meat lovers dream come true! Grilling season has officially opened and Fathers day is only a few weeks and this recipe is going to steal their hearts. You are going to just love this bacon wrapped sausage stuffed pork tenderloin as is super easy to make, its low carb and the pork just melts in your mouth its so tender.
PORK, stuffed with PORK and wrapped in PORK bacon!
My body and brain are having quarrels over the moral dilemma of actually serving this dish. It is almost sinful. However, my family is not real fond of the "other white meat". I'm on a mission to help the boys say "yes" to pork. The mission was successful. There was not a scrap left on the serving platter. (A promise to all of our vegetarian/vegan viewers, there will be some vegan dishes coming your way this upcoming week) In the mean time, all the men in my house are pounding on their chests like Tarzan. This recipe is a meat lovers dream. According to my boys, bacon is its own food group. So there you have it!!!
This little Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin recipe is a blast from the past. We originally posted this recipe on September 14, 2011. Lots of things have changed since then, thank goodness!
Step By Step
I was looking through my old photos on the original Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin recipe post. Yikes! Looking at these ghastly photos was almost like seeing yourself in the mirror after a hangover. I have made this recipe about a million times since I last posted in 2011 and wanted to share with you some quick and easy tips for this recipe.
Fabulous Side Dish Ideas
In keeping with the low carbohydrate theme, a nice tossed salad and a green veggie on the side would be grand. A side of our Super Easy Grilled Asian Eggplant, Favorite Provencal Ratatouille Recipe, Grilled Shishito Peppers might really hot the spot. If you're not on the low carbohydrate diet, then some Herbs de Provence Baby Potatoes and Tomatoes on the side would really please your meat and potato kind of guys on their special day. If serving this on a cooler day, a delicious side of sliced cooked cinnamon apples on the side would be amazing.
More Fabulous Recipes...
If your grill is out of order or if Mother Nature is not cooperating, hop on over to visit Nagi at Recipe Tin Eats with her baked Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin and her finger licking honey glazed sauce. If you are looking for a side potato salad to go with this recipe, Robyn from Simply Fresh Dinners has you covered with her delightful Healthy Potato Salad. How about a delicious looking No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream from Foodie Baker for dessert? It looks like we have the whole meal planned out just for you!
HWC TIPS...
- You can prep your Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloins up to the point of wrapping it up in bacon and then wrap it up and place in the refrigerator up to 24 hours in advance.
- I used mild Italian sausage as that is what I had on hand but you could also use spicy Italian sausage or even add some red pepper flakes to give it a little kick. You can also feel free to exchange out the panko bread crumbs with gluten free Homemade bread crumbs. If you want to go low carb, you can exchange the bread crumbs with crushed pork rinds.
- There is no need to be sticking any toothpicks into this delicious Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin as the bacon is the perfect tie-strap to hold this dish together.
- The most important thing to note is to cook your Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin low and slow. You will also want to cook the pork indirectly on the grill. We have a second rack on our grill that is further away from the flame on our gas grill. If you are cooking on a charcoal grill, place on the side of the grill that is not as hot.
- Do NOT overcook the pork! Use a meat thermometer. Take the Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin off the grill when the temperature reading is between 145-150 degrees celsius. Then, allow the meat to rest for about 10 minutes. There is no reason to cook your pork to the consistency of shoe leather and then a few minutes more. According to the USDA, safe pork minimum cooking temperature is 145 degrees. Then, of course, the pork continues to cook for the next 10 minutes while it is resting off the grill.
If you are looking for some other delicious PORK dishes, please check out some of our other recipes...
Shake and Bake Cheesy Stuffed Pork Chops
Rosemary Herbed Pork Chops with Shallot Wine Sauce
Looking for more pork recipe be sure to check out our 22 Easy Dinner Party Pork Recipes.
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Bacon Wrapped Sausage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- pork tenderloin - ¾ to 1 and ½ pounds (depends on how hungry your crew is)
- olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- onion - ½ small onion chopped
- garlic - 2 cloves minced
- caraway seeds - 1 teaspoon dried and ground with mortar and pestle (optional)
- italian sausage - 12 ounces removed from casing
- thyme - 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh minced
- panko breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds for low carb options - ¾ cup (or can exchange with gluten free bread crumbs)
- bacon - 6-8 slices (or enough slices to wrap the entire pork tenderloin)
- salt and pepper - to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill
- Cut pork tenderloin in half but not all the the way through length wise and fillet open.
- Pound pork tenderloin until flat.
- In a medium frying pan place a little olive oil, onion, garlic and ground caraway and fry until aromatic. Add Italian sausage removed from casing and cook until browned. Add the panko breadcrumbs (or crushed pork rinds for low carb) to the Italian sausage mixture and cook until slightly toasted. Add thyme. Remove from heat and allow to cool. (If you like spicy add a ½ teaspoon of crushed red peppers or use spicy Italian sausage)
- Place the sausage mixture on top of the fillet of pork tenderloin and leave about 1 inch around all sides.
- Tightly wrap the pork tenderloin into a roll.
- Start at one side and wrap bacon around the pork tenderloin that is stuffed with sausage. Overlap and use the bacon to secure the pork tenderloin from coming apart. Use about 6- 8 pieces of bacon to cover. It depends on the size of your pork tenderloin. Add lots of fresh cracked pepper to top of bacon.
- On low medium grill cook Bacon wrapped sausage stuffed pork tenderloin for about 20-30 minutes or until internal thermometer reads 145-150 and then let the meat rest under foil for about 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve Bacon wrapped Sausage Stuffed pork tenderloin with vegetables, salad or cooked apples. If you have loads of meat and potatoes lovers in your home then a nice side of baked rosemary potatoes would be welcomed. Enjoy!
OVEN Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- After you complete step 7 (wrapping the stuffed pork tenderloin in bacon and season) Sear your pork tenderloin in a pan on the stove top on all sides on medium high heat.
- Transfer bacon wrapped sausage stuffed pork loin into the oven and cook for about 25 - 30 minutes or until internal thermometer reads 145-150 degrees and then let the meat rest under foil for about 10 minutes before carving.
The Gourmet Gourmand says
Triple pork- can it be true?? Great work!!! Looks stunning and delicious!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks so much for your very kind comment. Wishing you a super week.
Robyn says
I didn't see this in my inbox but I sure saw it shining on the 1st page of Food Gawker, girl! Gorgeous pics and for sure, a meat lovers heaven. I am so surprised at myself eating more meat but I felt the need for protein so I'm going for it and loving it! Can I share this with my friends at the Farm? I know they'd love to have it on their FB. Great recipe, Bobbi!
Sharing all over 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
You are more than welcome to share this recipe with your friends at the farm. I would be delighted! Did you see that I mentioned your healthy potato salad as the perfect side dish. Thinking that with Father's Day around the corner we need to have a few recipes in our back pocket so we are ready for the big day. We eat loads of chicken and fish so every once in a while we mix it up with a little of the other white meat. Thanks for your sweet comment, mother nature gave me good sunlight on this day, I think all my photos were a very happy accident. Well at least a little bit better than the originals. LOL
Robyn says
I DID see that you mentioned the Potato Salad and thank you! I was so excited about your dish that I forgot to mention it. I showed my little nephew that pic (he's a huge bacon fan) and he said, "why don't you learn how to cook from your friend, Bobbi, so you can make things like that for us?" haha! Kids!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Aww.. your nephew is so very sweet! You just made my day!
gourmetgetaway says
Really, Bam when we saw this bacon wrapped dish we were like drooling big time. Lovely photos, plump rolls and a great recipe! Yummo!
Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Julie and Alesah! Now you know how I feel when I look at your recipe photos. I either get hungry or wish I was on a holiday with Gourmet Getaways. You guys are awesome!
nagimaehashi says
I am literally weak in the knees looking at it. Triple hit of pig? This is LEGENDARY!!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Pork stuffed with Pork and wrapped up with Pork bacon. It is kind of sinful, but so good. I feel weak in the knees and mighty hungry every time I visit your blog too. Take care, BAM
dianeskitchentable says
I'm trying to think of your other pork roast dinner that I made (which was excellent) but I just love everything about this one. Alas, I'm afraid I want all of the suggested sides to go with it. Of course everything's better with bacon and I can see why the boys had no problem wolfing this meal down.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks so much for your kind comment. My Rosemary pork with shallot wine sauce is a always a big with our family too, maybe it was this recipe you tried? What is it with bacon and kids? Teenagers love it. Wishing you a super weekend!
Tandy | Lavender and Lime says
This is definitely a meat lovers dish 🙂
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks Tandy. You know how there is the meat lovers pizza?...Well this is the meat lovers Pork fest.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I think I could eat this every single week. I really enjoy pork tenderloin and these photos are dragging me through the screen.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you dearest Maureen, your kind comment has just made my day!
hotlyspiced says
I'm so glad you updated this recipe and shared it with us again. I love how you make this for your family quite often - it really tells us this is a winner. I just know everyone in my family would love this. I cook pork tenderloin quite often and usually wrap the tenderloin in prosciutto or pancetta then cook on a bed of apples or pears. I have been missing something! Next time I will fill it with a pork sausage stuffing xx
Healthy World Cuisine says
Charlie, your recipe sounds amazing. I love pork with a little something sweet like cooked apples. I am on my way over to see if I can find your recipe or if you get a minute can you respond back with your recipe link. Take Care, BAM
Dawn says
Pork is a staple in our house - and this looks amazing!! I will have to give it a try!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Dawn. Have a super week.
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
Saw your pic on Instagram just now, holy moly.... It's screen licking good. The pig really is a magical animal. Especially when utilised as creatively as you have. Drooling. Thinking I may include your recipe in a post I am writing about man pleasing feeds. 🙂 Thanks Bobbi. Xo
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Anna. I am glad it is drool worthy as that is the effect I was going for... LOL I would be honored if you included our recipe in your "Man Pleasing Feeds" post. Take Care
nancyc says
This dish is definitely a meat lover's dream and the presentation is so nice!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Triple pork overload is the way to go. Tomorrow we can go vegan... LOL
Norma Chang says
Like that you can make the roll up to 24 hours in advance, definitely making when the kids come home.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Hello Norma, I am all about time saving tips too. I want to visit my guests and not be in the kitchen slaving away so this prep makes hosting guests a breeze. Now if you only lived next door we could have some amazing greens from your garden to have along side this bacon wrapped sausage stuffed pork tenderloin.
Conor Bofin says
Glorious BAM. The total overload of meat is wonderful.
Healthy World Cuisine says
Dear Conor, I was thinking of you while I was wrapping the PORK bacon around the PORK stuffed PORK tenderloin and I could not help but chuckle as I know the you would have a comment that would make me laugh out loud. You did it. Thanks a little laughter does the body good.
dedy oktavianus pardede says
Wow, Awesome job Bam!!!'
DAMN DELICIOUS!!!!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thank you Dedy! I decided to take a break from usual Asian dishes we make and ventured on to the Western menu. I am glad that you liked the recipe.
shashi at runninsrilankan says
I have to agree with your boys, Bobbie - bacon IS it's own food group! And what an ode to pork and bacon this is! Gorgeously done!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Thanks Shashi. You know I am outnumbered in my household with 3 men/boys against one mom so it was an ode to pork kind of day.