Christmas Pork Tenderloin

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 5 garlic cloves, peeled
 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
 1 tbsp ground allspice
 1 tbsp kosher salt
 1 light brown sugar
 3 tbsp rosemary leaves, plus 6 sprigs
 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
 2 large pork tenderloins (about 3 pounds)
 12 oz thin-sliced bacon (about 12 slices)
 Cranberry sauce (for serving; optional)
1

Pulse garlic, pepper, allspice, salt, brown sugar, 3 Tbsp. rosemary leaves, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a food processor until a paste forms. Alternatively, finely chop garlic and 3 Tbsp. rosemary leaves and transfer to a small bowl; stir in pepper, allspice, salt, brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp. oil.

2

Rub garlic paste all over pork. Let sit at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to overnight.

3

Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Wrap each tenderloin in bacon, working in a spiral from top to bottom and letting each layer overlap slightly, until completely covered (about 5 bacon slices per tenderloin). Secure any exposed bacon slice ends with toothpicks.

4

Arrange 6 rosemary sprigs on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange pork over. Brush tops of tenderloins with oil. Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 140°F for medium-rare (about 20 minutes) or 145° for medium, (about 25 minutes). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with cranberry sauce alongside, if using.

Ingredients

 5 garlic cloves, peeled
 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
 1 tbsp ground allspice
 1 tbsp kosher salt
 1 light brown sugar
 3 tbsp rosemary leaves, plus 6 sprigs
 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
 2 large pork tenderloins (about 3 pounds)
 12 oz thin-sliced bacon (about 12 slices)
 Cranberry sauce (for serving; optional)

Directions

1

Pulse garlic, pepper, allspice, salt, brown sugar, 3 Tbsp. rosemary leaves, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a food processor until a paste forms. Alternatively, finely chop garlic and 3 Tbsp. rosemary leaves and transfer to a small bowl; stir in pepper, allspice, salt, brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp. oil.

2

Rub garlic paste all over pork. Let sit at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to overnight.

3

Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Wrap each tenderloin in bacon, working in a spiral from top to bottom and letting each layer overlap slightly, until completely covered (about 5 bacon slices per tenderloin). Secure any exposed bacon slice ends with toothpicks.

4

Arrange 6 rosemary sprigs on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange pork over. Brush tops of tenderloins with oil. Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 140°F for medium-rare (about 20 minutes) or 145° for medium, (about 25 minutes). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with cranberry sauce alongside, if using.

Christmas Pork Tenderloin