Bacon Wrapped Pork Filets with Texas Caviar

Grilled bacon-wrapped pork filets are served with the spicy black-eyed peas classic Texas caviar.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 18 mins
• Total Time: 33 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onion
• 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1 Smithfield® Mesquite Seasoned Loin Filet, cut into 6 slices
• 6 slices Smithfield® Hickory Smoked Bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make Texas Caviar, combine peas and onions in medium bowl. Whisk together oil, chili powder and vinegar; stir into black-eyed pea mixture until well coated. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium-high. Wrap 1 slice of bacon around sides of each filet; secure with wooden pick.

Step 3

Grill pork filets 13 to 18 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F. Serve filets with Texas caviar.