This recipe has been updated from its original post date of July 10, 2022, to add an Air Fryer cooking method and additional success tips.
Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, fantastic flavors, and a little heat kick from Chipotle! Made with simple ingredients and done under 45 minutes or less.
This Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub should become a must-have in your recipe repertoire!
Now updated with Air Fryer method for a quick 30-minute meal. This recipe post has gotten even better! Scroll down for Air Fryer instructions.
The result is a flavorful Crusted Pork Tenderloin seasoned with a dry rub starring the amazing Chipotle Powder, then elevated with a shock of flavor from the smoked bacon. Sear it for a few minutes, then finish it in the oven. It is easy, flavorful, and can be done in just 45 minutes or less.
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- Why you’ll love this Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub
- Equipment
- How to make this recipe
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- How to make the PERFECT Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin step-by-step
- Air Fryer method for a 30-minute meal!
- Storage
- Looking for Side Dish ideas to compliment this recipe!?
- Cocktail and beverage ideas to sip while you make your Pork Tenderloin
- Desserts
- 📖 GET THE RECIPE! 🍽️
Why you’ll love this Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub
- Make ahead: This recipe can easily be prepped the day before and reheated in the oven at a low temperature.
- So delicious, flavorful, and versatile: So simple to make but so fancy to serve!
It can act as a weeknight dinner or date night-in. You can also adjust your herbs and spices. - Great for a crowd: Easy to double or triple for a big event like Thanksgiving (if you are hosting).
- Added Air Fryer method for those who have this kitchen appliance marvel.
Speaking of special occasions. Here are some ideas for Latin desserts to serve after your Pork Tenderloin meal!
- The best Coconut Flan Recipe (Flan de Coco)
- Easy Passion Fruit Flan
- Venezuelan Chocholate Marquesa (Marquesa de Chocolate Venezolana)
- Coconut and Passion Fruit Curd Layer Cake
- Mango Fruit Tart with pastry cream in coconut-crackers crust
- Hibiscus and Red Wine Poached Pears
Equipment
- A Skillet (oven safe is best)
- Sheet pan if the skillet is not oven safe.
How to make this recipe
Now that I have raved so much about this dish. Let’s go over the step-by-step recipe for making the Ultimate Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub.
(See the printable version of the recipe card with ingredient quantities at the bottom)
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Pork Tenderloin
- Smoked Bacon
- Chipotle Powder (or more if you like it spicier)
- Garlic Powder
- Smoked Paprika – I like the smokiness it adds without the heat.
- Black Pepper and Salt – because the bacon is salty, you don’t need a lot of salt.
- Fresh Rosemary – or fresh sage, thyme, or oregano.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil for searing the meat.
DON'T HAVE FRESH HERBS? Substitute by adding 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite dry herb to the dry rub.
How to make the PERFECT Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin step-by-step
Step 1 - Prep the meat
- Turn on the oven to 400 F (200 C) degrees.
- Mix all the dry rub ingredients in a bowl, then massage the meat with the seasoning to infuse.
- Apply the fresh rosemary sprigs to the meat. One at the bottom and two on top. Wrap the meat and Rosemary with the bacon. Fasten the bacon with 3-4 toothpicks.
Step 2 -Sear the meat
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the meat until it is nicely seared on all sides and the bacon looks crispy (10 minutes).
Step 3 -Bake the meat
- If your skillet is oven-safe, you may place it in the oven at this point. Otherwise, transfer the meat to an oven-proof sheet pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the inside temperature of the meat reads 145 F degrees with a meat thermometer.
Step 4 -Rest the meat
- After the meat has reached the desired internal temperature, remove it from the oven and cover it with foil.
- Let the meat rest for 10 minutes. Then remove the toothpicks, slice, and serve with your favorite side!
There you have it!
This Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub is crispy, juicy, and tender on the inside.
Full of fantastic flavors from the dry rub and the bacon.
An easy and beautiful dish!
Air Fryer method for a 30-minute meal!
Follow Step 1, then air fry for 25 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Voila!
Serve with some Spanish-Style Rice and your favorite Green Salad for a quick and delicious meal
Other dinner ideas you might enjoy are Puerto Rican Picadillo and Cuban Sandwich.
Storage
- Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days refrigerated.
- Enjoy leftovers in sandwiches, as a filling for quesadillas, or simply reheated in the oven at 300 F degrees covered in foil to keep it from drying.
Looking for Side Dish ideas to compliment this recipe!?
- Easy Fried Sweet Plantains (Plátanos Maduros Fritos)
- Tostones (Oven Baked Crispy Green Plantains)
- Hearts of Palm Salad with Avocado Dressing
Cocktail and beverage ideas to sip while you make your Pork Tenderloin
- Peruvian Pisco Sour
- Mexican Paloma
- Passion Fruit Margarita
- Agua Fresca de Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea)
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Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Rest time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
Description
This wonderful Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Dry Rub is crispy, juicy, and tender on the inside, with unique flavors and a little heat kick from Chipotle! A lovely versatile dish for a weeknight dinner, date night-in, or easily multiplied to feed a crowd (think Thanksgiving!).
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pound Pork Tenderloin
- 3 slices of good Smoked Bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon of Chipotle Powder (or more if you like it spicier)
- 1 teaspoon of Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon of Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of Black Pepper
- 3 sprigs of fresh Rosemary (or fresh sage, thyme, or oregano)
- 1 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
Prep the meat (5 min)
- Turn on the oven to 400 F (200 C) degrees.
- Mix all the dry rub ingredients in a bowl, then massage the meat with the seasoning to infuse.
- Apply the fresh rosemary sprigs to the meat. One at the bottom and two on top. Wrap the meat and rosemary with the bacon. Fasten the bacon with 3-4 toothpicks.
Sear the meat (10 min)
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the meat until it is nicely seared on all sides and the bacon looks crispy (10 minutes).
Bake the meat (15 min)
- If your skillet is oven-proof, you may place it in the oven at this point. Otherwise, transfer the meat to an oven-proof sheet pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the inside temperature of the meat reads 145 F degrees with a meat thermometer.
Rest the meat (10 min)
- After the meat has reached the desired internal temperature, remove it from the oven and cover it with foil.
- Let the meat rest for 10 minutes. Then remove the toothpicks, slice, and serve with your favorite side!
Notes
- Fresh herbs - If you do not have fresh herbs, you may substitute by adding 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite dry herb to the dry rub.
- Crowd-pleasing - You can easily double or even triple this recipe to feed a big crowd.
- Make ahead: This recipe can easily be prepped the day before and reheated in the oven covered in foil and at a low temperature (300 F) for 10-15 minutes.
- Storage: Leftovers will keep well for 3 to 4 days refrigerated. Enjoy leftovers in sandwiches, as a filling for quesadillas, or, simply reheated in the oven at 300 F degrees covered in foil to keep it from drying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz
- Calories: 281
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 370.5 mg
- Fat: 15.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 32.7 g
DK says
You can never go wrong with bacon! This is so juicy and tasty! Love it with the chipotle, just perfect!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Bacon + pork + chipotle = perfection! ❤️ Thanks for sharing your love for this recipe, DK! 😊
Claudia says
Just tried this Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle in the air fryer—absolutely delicious! The bacon adds the perfect crispy touch and the chipotle gives it a fantastic kick. 😋🔥
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Claudia,
Glad you loved the air fryer recipe! Thanks for sharing your love for it.❤️ 😊
Swathi says
This bacon wrapped pork tenderloin is delicious love that juicy pork bites. Yummy. My family enjoyed it.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Juicy pork bites? Yep, that's exactly what we were going for! So happy your family enjoyed it. Thanks for your review! 😊
Nicole says
This pork loin is SO good! It’s easy enough for weeknight meals but nice enough to serve when we have guests!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
That's high praise! We're thrilled that our pork loin recipe is versatile enough for any occasion. It's always nice to find a dish that can impress both family and guests. 🎉 Right!? Thanks for leaving your comment, Nicole! 😊
Liz says
SO easy and delicious! The bacon added fabulous flavor!!!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Bacon is the MVP! 😎 We're so glad you loved the extra flavor it added to the pork loin. It's a game-changer, right? 🥓👌
Thansk for the feedback, Liz!
Audrey says
I made this for my husband and I, and we loved it! Will definitely make again.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Awesome! So glad you and your husband enjoyed it. We're already planning your next dinner party menu! 😉
Thanks for sharing your experience, Audrey! 😊
Claudia Cristina Ciorteanu says
This looks incredible! Bacon and chipotle with pork tenderloin is a winning combination, especially with the air fryer.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Oh, you know it! Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin with a smoky chipotle kick is pure dinnertime magic. The air fryer is just the cherry on top. 😉 Thanks for your comment, Claudia! 😊
Nicole says
This pork tenderloin was incredible!! I am a firm believer that bacon makes everything better and this recipe proved that. Perfect for the whole family!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Nicole,
Bacon really does make everything better! We're so glad your whole family loved it! ❤️ This recipe is basically proof that bacon is a flavor superpower.😎
Adriana says
Gotta love bacon! It provides a very nice smoky bacony touch to the pork.
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Adriana,
Me too! One of favorite recipes. Glad it was a bacony success! 😉
Sonja says
This may well be the perfect pork tenderloin recipe with the bacon adding flavor and juicyness! They dry rub is great and versatile too. I'll be trying it on chicken next. And thank you for the air fryer version!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Sonja!
Great idea. I should try it on chicken too. 🙂
So happy you liked this pork recipe. It is one of my husband's favorite recipes on the blog.
nancy says
i love the dry rub you used! it was flavourful and the tenderloin turned out so juicy and tender. i'll be making this again for our bbq party next week,
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Nancy,
The Chipotle rub really is a winner. Dry rubs also make things so much easier and less messy. 🙂
I am so glad the pork tenderloin was a hit. This is the perfect recipe for your BBQ next week — enjoy!
Nora says
My husband tried your recipe straight away and loved it! Thank you very much!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Nora,
I am so happy that your husband liked it! This is one of my husband's favorite dishes, too. It must be the bacon!? 😉
Ashley says
I love the combination of flavors in this recipe! The smokiness from the paprika and bacon (everything's better with bacon!) add depth of flavor, and the fact that I can make it in the air fryer--I'm sold. Great recipe!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Hi Ashley,
Two bacon lovers! 🙂 Happy that you liked this easy recipe.
Liz says
Flavorful and delicious! I will be making this pork again!
Juyali (ju-ja-lee) says
Thanks, Liz! So glad you liked it. 🙂