Bacon-Wrapped Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin

A zesty, spicy Jamaican jerk rub coats this pork tenderloin before it's wrapped in bacon, covered in onion, and baked for an easy dinner that's ready in under an hour.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
• ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper, or to taste
• 1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin
• 4 slices bacon, or more to taste
• ½ medium sweet onion, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine brown sugar, jerk seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, seafood seasoning, and crushed red pepper in a bowl; rub generously all over the tenderloin. Wrap with bacon and secure with toothpicks. Coat lightly with oil and place in a loaf pan or casserole dish. Sprinkle any remaining spice rub on top, cover with some diced onion, and surround with remaining onion.

Step 3

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).