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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions Served on White Plate With Parsley Potatoes

Let's show you how to make these tasty bacon-wrapped pork medallions to impress your guests or family. They are so tender and flavourful that they melt in your mouth. It's a savoury and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion, whether cooking for your family or hosting a dinner party with friends.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions Served on White Plate With Parsley Baby Potatoes
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Why We Love This Recipe:

This bacon-wrapped pork medallions recipe is a crowd-pleaser for many reasons. First and foremost, it's incredibly delicious. The pork is tender and juicy, while the bacon adds a smoky and salty flavour that pairs perfectly with any sauce. Plus, it's a simple recipe that only requires a little prep work or cooking time.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions Served on White Plate With Parsley Potatoes and Pickles

In addition to being tasty, this recipe is also a great source of protein. Pork is a lean meat rich in essential vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. It's also a good source of protein, with each medallion providing about 25 grams of protein.

Another reason we love this recipe is that it's versatile. You can serve it with various sides, including roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad. Plus, it's a dish that works well for any occasion, whether hosting a casual dinner party or celebrating a special occasion.

I will cut the pork medallions from the tenderloin, the pig's most tender and least fatty part. It would be best if you fried the medallions for a very short time, a maximum of 3-4 minutes on each side; otherwise, they will become hard and gummy, and the dish will fail.

That's why this is an easy recipe, which cooks quickly, but at the same time, you will get a dish you can serve at any special dinner.

Few Ingredients

This recipe is so easy that it only needs three ingredients, tenderloin, bacon and mustard. Depending on the thickness of the medallions, you will get 3-4 large portions from these ingredients. But let's take them in turn.

We need a pork tenderloin of about 500 g, from which I can cut 10-12 slices, depending on their thickness. I will wrap the tenderloin in strips of smoked bacon, about 200 g after I coat it with two teaspoons of English mustard.

Pork Tenderloin, Bacon, Mustard and Thyme on the Table

I season the medallions with a teaspoon of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. While frying them, I will add five sprigs of thyme and a tablespoon of butter.

How to Make the Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions

Prepare the Tenderloin

I will show you how simple it is to prepare pork medallions. First, coat the tenderloin well with English mustard and season with half a teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. I roll it massed on a chopper so that the mustard and pepper reach everywhere.

I did not add salt now because the mustard is already quite salty.

Pork Tenderloin Greased With Mustard and Seasoned With Ground Pepper

On another wooden chopper, I unfolded the bacon slices, placing them next to each other, so they were about the size of the tenderloin.

Bacon Slices on the Chopping Board

Place the tenderloin on these bacon slices, ensuring it is in the middle.

Seasoned Pork Tenderloin on the Bacon Slices

Fold the bacon slices one by one over the tenderloin so that it covers it completely. Besides adding flavour, the mustard on the tenderloin acts as a glue for the bacon and helps prevent it from falling apart.

Wrapping the Tenderloin With Bacon Slices

To ensure even more that the bacon doesn't come off, I will catch them where the ends meet, with half a toothpick each, placed at uniform distances as the slices will be.

Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin Fixed With Toothpicks

Now, I will slice the tenderloin with a sharp knife, cutting slices of the desired thickness between these toothpicks, about 2-2.5cm (1 inch).

Slicing the Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin

Seasoning the Medallions

All that remains is to season the obtained pork medallions with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, but only a little, on each side, taking care that the bacon is also a little salty.

Medallions Seasoned With Salt and Ground Pepper

Frying the Medallions

Heat a tablespoon and a half of sunflower (or olive) oil in a large frying pan where all the medallions fit. When the oil is hot, fry the medallions for three minutes on one side.

Frying Medallions in the Pan

Turn the medallions and fry for another three minutes. Now I add the sprigs of thyme and the butter, which after will melt, I will baste the meat.

Frying Medallions in the Pan With Thyme and Butter

Be careful not to cook them too long because the meat will harden and become gummy. After the meat is ready, I take it out on a plate and let it sit for five to six minutes to become juicy and tender.

Fried Medallions in the Bowl

That was all; I showed you how easy it is to make my bacon-wrapped pork medallions recipe, and it's ready to be served to the family.

F.A.Q.

How long does it take to cook pork medallions?

It depends on the thickness of the medallions; as I cut them 4 cm (1.5 inches), they need 3-4 minutes on each side and the thinnest ones of 1.5-2 cm (0.5-1 inches) about 1-1.5 minutes on each side.

Why are my pork medallions tough?

This usually happens when you overcook them, exceeding the cooking time by a few minutes, and they will dry out and become tough and gummy.

Serving the Dish

I served these tender pork medallions with parsley potatoes and pickled cucumbers, an absolute delight. They can also do with mashed potatoes, French fries, rice, or even creamed spinach.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions Served on Plate With Parsley Potatoes

If you want to prepare these bacon-wrapped pork medallions, it means that you like pork and its dishes. I recommend a few more from my blog, such as:

  • Eggplant With Minced Pork
  • Honey Glazed Pork Ribs
  • Cheesy Pork Chops
  • Pork Steak in an Air Fryer
  • Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash
  • Fried Pork Liver Recipe
  • Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder in the Oven
  • Braised Pork Knuckle Recipe
  • Creamy Pork Stew Recipe
  • Easy Oven Baked Pork Steak Recipe
  • Fried Breaded Pork Chops Recipe
  • Pasta With Pork Mince Mushrooms and Double Cream
Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions Served on White Plate With Parsley Potatoes

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Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions-Served on Plate With Parsley Potatoes

Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions

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Let’s show you how to make these tasty bacon-wrapped pork medallions to impress your guests or family. They are so tender and flavorful that they melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 13 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Resting time 6 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine International
Servings 4 portions
Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying Pan
  • 2 chopping board

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g pork tenderloin
  • 200 g smoked bacon strips
  • 2 teaspoon English mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt kosher
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper freshly ground
  • 5 sprigs thyme fresh
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1.5 tablespoon sunflower oil or olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Rub the tenderloin well with English mustard and season with half a teaspoon of freshly ground pepper.
  • Unfold the bacon slices, placing them next to each other on the chopping board, so they are about the size of the tenderloin.
  • Place the tenderloin on these bacon slices, ensuring it is in the middle.
  • Fold the bacon slices one by one over the tenderloin so that it covers it completely.
  • Catch the bacon slices where the ends meet, with half a toothpick each, placed at uniform distances as the slices will be.
  • Slice the tenderloin with a sharp knife, cutting slices of the desired thickness between these toothpicks, about 2-2.5cm (1 inch).
  • Season the obtained pork medallions with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan and fry the medallions for three minutes on one side.
  • Turn the medallions and fry for another three minutes adding the sprigs of thyme and the butter. After the butter melts, baste the meat.
  • After the medallions are ready, I take them out on a plate and let them rest for five to six minutes.
  • We served these tender pork medallions with parsley potatoes and pickled cucumbers or mashed potatoes, french fries, rice, or even creamed spinach.

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Notes

Be careful not to cook the medallions too long because the meat will harden and become gummy.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 36gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1130mgPotassium: 686mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 73IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
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