Bacon Wrapped Pork

I am still cooking up good recipes using my pork loin. I am also still lookin for ways to cook it without having to turn the oven on as well. This time, I grilled it, which is just perfect, since summer time = grill time. This makes two meals from our pork loin, and I still have enough left over for one more. By medals, I mean dinner for the two of us + at least one lunch portion for Larry to take for his lunches too.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

I just made a simple marinade/sauce using, simple, basic everyday ingredients.

1 1/2 -2 lbs pork loin cut into thick chops – 4 chops

4 pieces bacon

1-2 TBSP spicy honey

1/2 cup olive oil

1 TBSP Dijon mustard

1 tsp lemon zest

2 TBSP lemon vinegar or lemon juice or white wine vinegar

salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste

1 red chili pepper diced fine

1-2 tsp dried rosemary or 1 TBSP fresh, chopped rosemary

1 TBSP lemon verbena,optional

Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, herbs, seasonings, honey and chili pepper together and mix well.

Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel and wrap a piece of bacon around each chop. Hold together with a toothpick.

Pour about 1/2 of the marinade over the bacon wrapped pork chops and let marinate for at least 2-3 hours before grilling.

When ready to grill, get the grill nice and hot and place the pork chops on the grill. Cook until the pork is done, with nice grill marks on both sides. You want the internal temperature of the pork to be 145*F or 63* C. Once the pork is cooked, allow it to rest for about 3 minutes before serving it.

Before serving, heat up the rest of the marinade and top the pork with it. Serve with your favorite side dishes. I served it over wild rice with asparagus on the side. I used a little of the marinade on my asparagus too, and it really brought the asparagus to life.

The pork was so tender and full of flavor. It was a perfect meal for a hot summer day.

Have a great day and make everyday great. Life is short. Live life to the fullest and enjoy the ride. ‘Til next time.