Bacon-Wrapped Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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