By: Jillian M. Badway

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Ingredients:

• 1 boneless pork loin (about 2-3 pounds)
• 8-10 slices of bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup honey (**the key ingredient!)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried rosemary, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful marinade.
3. Rub the marinade all over the pork loin, making sure it’s evenly coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight for better flavor.
4. Lay out the bacon slices side by side on a clean surface, slightly overlapping each other. This will create a “bacon blanket” to wrap around the pork loin.
5. Place the marinated pork loin on top of the bacon slices. Carefully wrap the bacon around the pork loin, securing it in place.
6. Place the bacon-wrapped pork loin in a roasting pan or baking dish. If you have any remaining marinade, you can brush it over the bacon.
7. In a small bowl, mix the honey, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to create a glaze. Brush the glaze over the bacon-wrapped pork loin, ensuring it’s well coated.
8. Roast the pork loin in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Baste the pork with the drippings from the pan a couple of times during roasting.
9. About 15 minutes before the pork is done, brush another layer of the honey glaze over the top of the bacon-wrapped pork loin.
10. Once cooked, remove the pork loin from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
11. Slice the honey-glazed bacon-wrapped pork loin into thick slices and serve it alongside your favorite sides.

Enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors in this bacon-wrapped pork loin!