RECIPES: 03/26/19 BEAVER DAM PIGGLY WIGGLY

Sweet Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin

1 (3 lb.) boneless pork loin

Salt & pepper to taste

8 sliced bacon

2 Tbsp. honey

2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. dry red wine

1 sweet onion; minced

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary

2 Tbsp. golden raisins

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a shallow roasting pan with aluminum foil. Season pork loin with salt & pepper. Wrap bacon slices around the pork loin and secure with toothpicks. Preheat a large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat; add pork loin. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Place onto roasting pan. Stir together honey, balsamic vinegar, red wine, onion and rosemary in small bowl; spread over meat. Roast the pork loin for 15 minutes; sprinkle with raisins. Continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 145°, about 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and slicing.