Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

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Pork is such an amazing protein, its so versatile. We all joke about bacon making everything better. When it comes to this simple Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin recipe, it really does!

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin on a wood board with honey chipotle sauce.

I would be hard pressed to select my favorite protein. It would most likley come down to the day. However if I had to pick one, I think it would be pork. There are just so many ways to enjoy it. These Asian Pork Burgers, these Glazed Pork Meatballs (that happen to be gluten free) and this tasty & popular Pork Bolognese are just a few of my favorite pork recipes.

Why this Grilled Pork Tenderloin Recipe works

Wrapping the pork tenderloin in bacon, not only adds flavor, it helps keep the pork moist too. The char from the grill on the bacon and the addition of the chipotle glaze make this pork recipe a home run!

Ingredients Needed

  • Pork Tenderloin(s)
  • Bacon
  • S&P, onion & garlic powder
  • Canned chipotle in adobo sauce
  • Honey
  • Fresh lime

Honey Chipotle Sauce

What's the sauce for this simple pork tenderloin recipe? I like a simple honey chipotle sauce for this. You can of curse just put a rub on the bacon, grill it and call it a day or just brush with barbecue sauce. It's all good. However I really enjoy how this simple honey sauce highlights both the bacon and the pork and helps give it some char.

Recipe Tips

  • This is bacon wrapped pork is great leftover, so making 2-3 tenderloins is a great idea for meal-prep. Plus, pork tenderloin is usually on the smaller side and plain pork tenderloin typically come in a 2 pack.
  • Do not use thick cut bacon for this recipe.
  • Allow raw pork to sit on your counter for 25-30 minutes to take the chill off before grilling.
  • Season your pork well for best flavor.
  • Use fresh lime, as it does make a difference.
  • Wrap the bacon on your seasoned pork tenderloin firmly. Like you would an ACE bandage, tight but not too tight.
  • After making the glaze, reserve a small amount in a separate small ramekin for serving (just warm it up). It's always nice to have some extra just in case.
  • The bacon and the glaze may cause a little flare up, move to indirect heat (turning the burner(s) below your pork off) if it becomes an issue to finish cooking.
  • Allow your pork to rest for 5 solid minutes before slicing after you pull it from the grill.
  • Yes, you can also bake this in the oven at 350. If you do that I would place the bacon wrapped pork on a rack over a baking sheet lined with parchment to help the bacon crisp up better. You can also carefully sear it first in a pan to help the back begin cooking before you place it in the oven. Just temp it as you go and pull your pork at 138-140. After resting it will hit about 145.
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin on a wood cutting board

Side Dish Suggestions

Serve this Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Smashed Potatoes, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Grilled Potato Salad or some simple Skillet Green Beans.

Storage

Store leftovers in a sealed container, saving and juices. Or wrap tightly wit foil. Use leftovers within 3 days. I slice and enjoy it cold (I love leftover cold meat!) however, you can also gently reheat just until warm in a microwave being careful as to not destroy your original grill and over cook the meat.

Hope you enjoy this grilled pork recipe! XO Colleen

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Recipe originally posted January, 2015. Updated July, 2026.

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with a simple Honey Chipotle Sauce.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

Colleen Kennedy
Grilled Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. This easy to make BBQ Pork Tenderloin is wrapped in bacon and brushed with a flavorful Honey Chipotle Sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 pound pork tenderloin usually comes in 2 pieces.
  • Salt & pepper
  • 7-8 strips of bacon more or less based on side of tenderloin(s)

Honey Chipotle Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • 3 TBS adobo sauce from a can of Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Season your tenderloin, and then wrap the bacon slices around it, one at a time until the tenderloin is fully wrapped. Each slice will most likely go around the loin 1 ½ times.
  • Season the bacon a little then gently place the whole thing on your preheated grill (med-high) and cook for 3-5 minutes, you want to sear the bacon on all sides. Once the bacon releases from your grill, gently turn the tenderloin over to char the other side. Continue turning the meat until all parts of the bacon are seared and are beginning to char.
  • Once bacon is seared and charred, coat the tenderloin in the glaze and finish cooking the meat over indirect heat by placing it on your grill rack or on a part of the grill where heat is not directly beneath it (so it finishes cooking like it’s in an oven). Glazing every so-often and watching for flare ups.
  • A 2 ½ pound tenderloin should take about 25 minutes total cooking time, or since grills vary, when the internal temperature of the thickest part is 140 degrees.
  • Once removed from the grill, allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes. Slice & enjoy!

Notes

Colleen’s Notes: If you can only find smaller (1lb or so) tenderloins, that is fine. They will just cook quicker. If you want even more flavor – rub your tenderloin(s) with Cajun seasoning or your favorite BBQ rub before wrapping them in bacon. You can also add some of the rub to the bacon.
If you don’t have access to a grill, you can sear the bacon wrapped tenderloin on the stove and finish it in a 350 degree oven (using the broiler if necessary to crisp up the bacon).

Nutrition

Serving: 6servingsCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 1666mgPotassium: 775mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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21 Comments

  1. Ooh nice I'll try it with turkey bacon wrapped beef maybe?! I always liked this method and the glossy, charred goodness after the cooking/baking process.

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  4. I adore the smokiness of chipotle peppers and this glaze sounds amazing, especially when slathered over bacon!

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  10. I just whacked my head on the screen trying to get a better look at it. It's so juicy and inviting. And chipotle glaze, I'll sign up for seconds now.

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  11. This looks SOOOO good! I mean, pork wrapped pork - on the grill - how could you not love this? 😉

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  16. I'm more about the food too! I could care less about the football game haha. That Olive Wood Board is beautify!

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  17. Isn't is all about the food? And yes for pork in pork - love both, tenderloin and bacon.

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  18. Oh lawdy! You know what I love more than a juicy pork tenderloin? A juicy pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon! Pork on my pork? Yes, please! And that sauce! What's not to love about a sauce with honey, adobo, and lime? Nice!

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