Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Merlot Glaze

This Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin takes just 10 minutes to prepare yet tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. Pork tenderloin is seasoned with smoky mustard, wrapped in bacon, and finished with a flavorful cherry merlot sauce. Perfect for entertaining or a weeknight dinner.

My husband and I rely on texts the way some couples used to rely on phone calls. Back when he was in medical school, a pager and a few secret codes were how we said hello or asked him to call when he could. Residency kept him tied up for long days, and conversation was brief and precious.

Now I can send a cheeky message like, “I just wrapped pork with more pork. Hurry home.” If I’m feeling mischievous, I add a photo. Even if he reads it hours later, I like to think it brightens his evening and makes him rush home for dinner — even if that dinner feels more like a late-night treat.

This Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin may sound fancy, but it’s one of the easiest recipes you can make. It’s fast to prep, families love it, and the combination of sweet cherry-merlot glaze with smoky, salty bacon is irresistible. Our two-year-old even nabbed a piece before I took my first bite — high praise in my house.

Pork tenderloin is rubbed with smoky mustard, seasoned with salt and pepper, then wrapped in overlapping bacon slices so the ends are tucked underneath. After a roast in the oven, the tenderloins are brushed with a bold cherry-merlot dip that blends fruit, wine, and a touch of heat from habanero. The sweet, slightly spicy glaze paired with crisp bacon is delightful.

Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin

Quick to prepare and full of flavor, this bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin gets a glossy cherry-merlot finish that makes it feel special while remaining simple enough for any night of the week.

Prep Time
10 mins

Cook Time
1 hr

Total Time
1 hr 10 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:
6 servings

Calories: 590kcal

Author: Melanie Bauer | Melanie Makes

Ingredients

2 1- pound boneless pork tenderloins
2 tablespoons smoky mustard
16 ounces bacon
13 ounces cherry merlot dip or glaze

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place pork tenderloins on a rimmed baking sheet. Coat the pork evenly with smoky mustard and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Wrap each tenderloin in bacon slices, overlapping slightly and tucking the ends underneath to secure.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from the oven and spoon the cherry-merlot dip over the top of each tenderloin, reserving some for serving.
Return to the oven and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the pork reaches a safe internal temperature and is cooked through.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra dip if desired.

Nutrition

I challenge you to find another dish that takes only 10 minutes to prep and delivers this much flavor. This Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin is simple, elegant, and satisfying.

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