Pork Tenderloin with Bacon

Freezer Meals Cookbook

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Freezing Day Mix Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt. Rub seasoning around the outside of the pork. In skillet, heat oil. Sear the pork on each side for 3-4 minutes until it iS golden brown and crispy all around. Remove pork from skillet and put in roasting pan. Deglaze the skillet with the sherry and cola. For instructions on how to deglaze, see sidebar *How to Deglaze," Pour over roast. Lay strips of bacon across the pork (perpendicular to the length), slightly overlapping. Tuck ends under the pork. Wrap the pan tightly with aluminum foil, tenting it in so it does not touch the bacon. Cook at 375°F for 30minutes per pound. Remove pork from oven, and pour juices into a bowl to cool. Double wrap the pork tightly with foil, and freeze. Put juice in a freezer bag and freeze.

Step 2

Reheating Instructions Remove 1 layer of foil from the roast; keep the second (layer around the roast and defrost in the refrigerator for approximately 24 hours. Once defrosted, put the foil-wrapped pork in a roasting pan and heat for 45 minutes at 325°F, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 170°F. Unwrap the pork and broil on middle rack for about 5 minutes until the bacon is crisped and browned. het rest 10-15 minutes before slicing. Heat up juices in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, or until desired temperature is reached. Pour over meat, then serve.