Every once in a while, cooking feels exactly like this: we don’t feel like we know what we’re doing; get frustrated with the options and choices; throw a bunch of things together and end up cooking an iPad instead! Okay, well maybe not the iPad, but the same feelings exist.
I have to say that Jake did do something right- slightly shocking, I know- by wrapping that iPad in bacon. It seems today that if you want to add a little bit of flavor and culinary finesse to any recipe, it’s as simple as wrapping it in bacon. Wrap a little bacon around a pork tenderloin, a pork chop, or even a jalapeno if you dare, and you have dressed up the main course for any situation. All of these recipes are porktastically simple and versatile. Go ahead and use them for your next family meal, party, or dinner for two!
Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions
Ingredients:
1 pork tenderloin, 1 to 1 1/4 pound
4 slices bacon, hickory-smoked
Wooden picks
Salt and pepper
Cut tenderloin in 8 slices (medallions) approximately 1 to 1 1/4-inch wide. Place two slices (medallions) together and wrap bacon slice around both pieces to hold together to make pork “mignons.” Secure with wooden pick. Repeat with remaining pork medallions and bacon. Season both sides with salt and pepper and spray lightly with cooking spray. Broil or grill per directions below.
*Remove wooden pick and serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Directions for Broiling: Pre-heat broiler to 500º. Broil pork mignons about 4-inches from heat source for 7 to 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160º F.
Direction for Pan-broiling: Heat skillet or grill pan over high heat; add pork mignons. Lower heat to medium-high; cook (uncovered) for 6 minutes or until nicely browned. Turn; cook an additional 6 minutes or until internal temperature reached 160º F.
Directions for Grilling: Pre-heat grill to 400º. Place pork mignons directly over high heat. Close grill lid; grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160º F.
