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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 before taking a twirl with numerous slices of bacon and slathered with an amazing cherry merlot sauce.  Perfect for entertaining or any day of the week!

Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin | Melanie Makes

I don’t know how my husband and I ever talked to each other during the day prior to texting.  Oh that’s right, we didn’t.  When he was in medical school and just had a pager, we had codes so that I could tell him hello or that I needed him to call me when he got a chance.  Then there were the first few years of residency where the pager codes still worked but I wouldn’t be able to actually talk to the guy while he was at work – something like 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.

But now?  BWHAHAHA.  Now I send him messages like, “I just wrapped pork with more pork.  Hurry home.”  If I’m feeling extra devious, I send photos.  Sure he might not read it for hours, but when he does, I’d like to think it puts an extra spring in his step to get the last details of his day done so he can get home for dinner.  Even if it’s very late dinner and more what most would consider a midnight snack. 

Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin | Melanie Makes

This Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin was the subject of one of my most recent texts.  Sure, it sounds a little fancy and it might even look like something you’d serve to guests, but in reality it’s one of the easiest meals.  EVER.  It also was enjoyed by each and every person around our dining room table.  Our 2 year old?  He had eaten his first piece before I had even taken my first bite.  How’s that for a gold star review?

Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin | Melanie Makes

Pork tenderloin is seasoned with smoky mustard and salt and pepper before taking a twirl with numerous slices of bacon.  It’s then roasted before being slathered with – my secret ingredient! – Robert Rothchild Farm’s Hot Cherry Merlot Dip.  Subtle merlot wine is blended with cherries with just a bit of underlying heat from habanero peppers.  In short, it’s pretty amazing.  And combining the sweet cherries with a bit of salt from the bacon?  Insanely delicious.

Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin | Melanie Makes
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Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin

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 before taking a twirl with numerous slices of bacon and slathered with an amazing cherry merlot sauce. Perfect for entertaining or any day of the week!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 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 Robert Rothschild Farm Anna Mae's Smoky Mustard
  • 16 ounces bacon
  • 13 ounces Robert Rothschild Farm Hot Cherry Merlot Dip

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place pork tenderloins on a rimmed baking sheet. Coat pork with mustard and season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap tenderloins with bacon slices, overlapping slightly, making sure ends are tucked underneath.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove pork from oven and spoon dip over the top of each. reserving some of the dip for serving.
  • Return the pork to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes prior to serving. If desired, serve with additional dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 675mg | Potassium: 1047mg | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.6mg

Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin | Melanie Makes

I dare you to find another dish that takes just 10 minutes to prepare yet tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.  This Bacon Wrapped Cherry Merlot Pork Tenderloin aims to please!

 

Looking for more recipes featuring pork?

Honey Ginger Glazed Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Peaches | Melanie Makes

Slow Cooker Pork Roast and Cherries | Melanie Makes

Honey Glazed Peach and Pork Tenderloin Grilled Cheese | Melanie Makes melaniemakes.com

More great pork recipes from fellow food bloggers:

Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches | Mom on Timeout
Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa | Nutmeg Nanny
Honey Parmesan Pork Roast | The First Year

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I was compensated by Robert Rothschild Farm to create a recipe featuring their product.  As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.   Thank you for supporting this sponsor that allows me the opportunity to create content, such as this, for Melanie Makes.

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Comments

  1. Rachael says

    I'd love to try this recipe but its a challenge getting the Rothschild ingredients-- especially the discontinued cherry merlot-- can you thing of a sub. for that??
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  2. Laurie Corbett says

    Can someone help? Apparently if you live in the US, this cherry merlot dip is t available. Most of the comments are from 2015. Any ideas on how to get the dip? I would really appreciate it.
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  8. Ginny McMeans says

    It's amazing how we survived before cell phones/texting. Sounds like you guys managed it perfectly. I bet that Robert Rothschild Farm Hot Cherry Merlot Dip is fantastic!
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    • melanie says

      It's crazy to think my children will never know a world without texting and how easy it is to send videos to my husband during the day of their antics!
      Reply

  9. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    I can't remember what I did before getting an iPhone and texting was hitting the same button 3 times to get an 'o'...it took forever to type out one word! It sure is nice being able to communicate so easily, though! This pork tenderloin looks amazing, love all those flavors, and if your 2 year old ate it, I'm sold! My 1 1/5 year old hates meat :(
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    • melanie says

      Thanks so much, Denise! And my son isn't much of a meat eater so there is hope! Apparently you just need to wrap it in bacon and add a great sauce!
      Reply

  13. Annie @Maebells says

    Wow! Now this is impressive! My husband is in the medical field too and I feel like I NEVER see him or talk to him! He works crazy hours and I hate it! Maybe he would come home more if I cooked this! :)
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  14. Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze says

    This looks amazing! Yum!! And I totally remember pagers. Haha. I used to text my hubby I love you with numbers. I have no idea how to do it now, but it seems like yesterday. My kids laugh at me when I say I had a pager as a kid. They have no idea. Texting is so easy! Pinned!
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  16. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

    I'm always sending my husband random texts. Usually they involve comments like "I want some cookies" or "is it naptime?", important things like that. I've been eyeing this pork all morning and imagining how wonderful it tastes! You know you've fallen in love with a piece of pork when you crave it for breakfast!
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