Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Description
This Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin is the ultimate combo of sweet, spicy, and savory. Juicy pork is rubbed in Cajun seasoning, wrapped in crispy bacon, and brushed with a sticky apricot-Dijon glaze. It’s a show-stopping dish perfect for entertaining or an elevated weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Pork:
1 pork tenderloin (about 1–1.5 lbs)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
8–10 slices of bacon (enough to wrap the tenderloin)
For the Apricot Glaze:
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (optional but helps bacon crisp).
Season the Pork
Pat pork dry and rub all over with Cajun seasoning.
Wrap with Bacon
Lay bacon slices on a cutting board, slightly overlapping to form a rectangle. Place the pork on top and roll to wrap bacon around the tenderloin. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Sear (Optional but Recommended)
Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the bacon-wrapped pork on all sides for 2–3 minutes to get some color.
Mix the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, garlic powder, and paprika.
Bake
Transfer the pork to a baking dish or leave it in the skillet. Brush generously with the glaze. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C). Brush with more glaze halfway through.
Broil to Finish
For extra crispy bacon, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end — keep an eye on it!
Rest & Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with any extra glaze and serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute peach preserves if apricot isn’t available.
Double the glaze if you want extra for serving!
Great with roasted potatoes, green beans, or a fresh salad.
Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
This Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin is the ultimate combo of sweet, spicy, and savory. Juicy pork is rubbed in Cajun seasoning, wrapped in crispy bacon, and brushed with a sticky apricot-Dijon glaze. It’s a show-stopping dish perfect for entertaining or an elevated weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Pork:
1 pork tenderloin (about 1–1.5 lbs)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
8–10 slices of bacon (enough to wrap the tenderloin)
For the Apricot Glaze:
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (optional but helps bacon crisp).
Season the Pork
Pat pork dry and rub all over with Cajun seasoning.
Wrap with Bacon
Lay bacon slices on a cutting board, slightly overlapping to form a rectangle. Place the pork on top and roll to wrap bacon around the tenderloin. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Sear (Optional but Recommended)
Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the bacon-wrapped pork on all sides for 2–3 minutes to get some color.
Mix the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together apricot preserves, Dijon mustard, honey, vinegar, garlic powder, and paprika.
Bake
Transfer the pork to a baking dish or leave it in the skillet. Brush generously with the glaze. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C). Brush with more glaze halfway through.
Broil to Finish
For extra crispy bacon, broil on high for 2–3 minutes at the end — keep an eye on it!
Rest & Serve
Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with any extra glaze and serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute peach preserves if apricot isn’t available.
Double the glaze if you want extra for serving!
Great with roasted potatoes, green beans, or a fresh salad.