Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Maple Glaze

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Tender pork wrapped in smoky bacon and coated in a sweet-tangy keto-friendly glaze. This American-inspired keto recipe (high protein, gluten-free), ready in about 47 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, smoked bacon, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 27 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place pork tenderloin on a cutting board and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Wrap each pork tenderloin slice with 2 bacon strips, securing with toothpicks, and season with 1/4 tsp garlic powder and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Whisk maple syrup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, remaining 1/4 tsp garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Step 4: Place bacon-wrapped pork in a baking dish, brush with half the glaze, and bake for 25-28 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), brushing with remaining glaze halfway through cooking.

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