Garlic-Citrus Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin
A tender pork loin wrapped in crispy bacon and steeped in a bold garlic-lemon marinade that infuses every slice with deep, savory flavor. Simple to prepare yet impressive on the table, this roast is the kind of dish that brings everyone back for seconds. Finish it with a garnish of pineapple or peach for a festive, colorful presentation.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) pork loin
- 2 packs sliced bacon
- 2 heads of garlic
- 1 onion
- 3 lemons (juice)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Pineapple slices, peaches, or plums for garnish
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Directions
- 1
Blend the juice of 3 lemons with the peeled garlic cloves, roughly chopped onion, salt, and pepper until you have a smooth marinade.
- 2
Pierce the pork loin all over with the tip of a knife, place it in a roasting dish, and coat it thoroughly with the marinade.
- 3
Let it rest 2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with the juices that collect at the bottom of the dish.
- 4
Wrap the bacon slices snugly around the entire loin, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- 5
Cover with aluminum foil and roast in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for 30 minutes.
- 6
Remove the foil and roast 30 more minutes until the bacon is golden and the pork is cooked through.
- 7
Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with pineapple slices, peaches, or plums as desired.
💡 Chef's Tip
For an extra-moist roast, line the bottom of the baking dish with pineapple slices before cooking — the juice bastes the meat naturally and adds a subtle sweet-tangy note.
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