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Braided Bacon Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin strips and smoked bacon are braided, browned with butter, garlic and rosemary, then finished in the air fryer. A soy, lemon, honey and mustard glaze adds a glossy sweet-savoury finish, making this dramatic main easier than it looks. Serve it warm.

Pork tenderloin strips and smoked bacon are braided, browned with butter, garlic and rosemary, then finished in the air fryer. A soy, lemon, honey and mustard glaze adds a glossy sweet-savoury finish, making this dramatic main easier than it looks. Serve it warm.

What you'll need.

  • 700 g pork tenderloin
  • 150 g smoked bacon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp dried garlic
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 rosemary sprigs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp mustard

How to make it.

  1. Split the tenderloin lengthwise, pound lightly and cut into three long strips, then season with salt, pepper, coriander and dried garlic.
  2. Add bacon strips, braid the pork and bacon together, and secure both ends with kitchen twine.
  3. Brown the braid on both sides in butter with garlic and rosemary.
  4. Air fry at 165°C (330°F) for 15 minutes.
  5. Mix the olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey and mustard, brush over the meat, and air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 3 minutes more.

My tips.

Keep the braid loose enough for hot air to circulate between the strips. Remove every piece of twine before slicing and serving.

Good to know.

Can I braid the pork ahead?
Yes. Cover and refrigerate it for up to one day.

Can I omit the bacon?
Yes, though the pork will be leaner and less smoky.

How should I slice it?
Rest for 5 minutes, then cut across the braid into thick pieces.

Prep 20 min · Cook 28 min · Total 48 min · Serves 4

Nutrition.

~560 kcal · Protein 48 g · Fat 34 g · Carbs 10 g (approximate, calculated automatically)

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