Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Pork Loin
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 - 2 lb pork loin
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground white pepper, to taste
- 8-10 slices thick slab bacon
- kitchen twine
- toothpicks
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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Pork Loin
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup pine nuts and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned (3-4 minutes).
- Transfer the pine nut mixture to a bowl and let cool.
- Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the bowl. Stir well to combine.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the entire surface of a 1.5-2 lb pork loin.
- Tightly roll the pork loin into a cylinder. Secure with kitchen twine at 2-inch intervals to maintain its shape.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground white pepper.
- Wrap the pork loin completely with 8-10 slices of bacon, securing the ends with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the bacon-wrapped pork loin on a roasting rack set inside a medium roasting pan. Roast for 50-65 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 150°F (66°C).
- Remove from oven and let the pork loin rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the pork loin into 1/4-inch thick slices and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
55g
Carbs
0g