Barbecue Journey with Dan ‘The Man’ — Pork Tenderloin Medallion Wrapped in Bacon

I follow a website called "Bacon Today." It posts a new bacon-infuse, bacon-wrapped something every day. There are recipes, news, and anything you could possibly want to know about bacon.

Bacon can mask the flavor of a bad dish. It is delicious on its own. But when bacon pairs with an already delectable item, it brings one closer to Heaven.

My doctor agrees, but for different reasons.

Take the softest, tenderest part of a pig and wrap that in bacon. Now, after you mop up your drool, put a sugary apple glaze on that bacon-wrapped tenderloin.

That's the gist of this week's Barbecue Journey from the book "Ribs, Chops, Steaks & Wings."

I am short on words this week not because I do not have time, but rather that I'm in a pork haze. I don't believe I've ever had pork tenderloin, much less wrapped in bacon. So I'm in need of a nap.

As I polish off the last few sips of the pale ale I had with this, please take a loot at the recipe below. This is the best dish I have made. Restaurant quality. Going to be tough to top. 8 out of 10.

Big Chuck Tries It

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Here's what you need:

3 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon sugar in the raw
Thinly sliced bacon
Pork Tenderloin cut 1 1/2 inch thick
Black Pepper
Toothpicks

Directions

1. Soak Toothpicks

Soak toothpicks in water for at least an hour before cooking.

2. Make the Glaze

Cook apple juice under medium high heat to a slow boil for 15-20 minutes until it is reduced to 1 cup. Add the sugar and mix well. Set aside to cool.

3. Wrap Bacon

Cut tenderloin into 1 1/2 inch thick medallions. Wrap bacon strip around circumference of tenderloin medallion. Secure with toothpick.

4. Cook Medallion

Cook over direct medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, flip and cook for 3 more. Flip and brush with the prepared glaze. Cook for 1 minute. Brush again, then flip and brush the other side. Cook for another minute and brush again. Flip and brush two more times, cooking for a minute each time. Remove and let rest for 3 minutes.

5. Plate

6. Take a Bite Shot