Saucy Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloins
- 1 qt. (4 cups) water
- 1/4 lb. guajillo chiles (about 12), stems removed
- 2 pork tenderloins (2 lb.) Safeway 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
- 2 Tbsp. A.1. Dry Rub Sweet Mesquite BBQ
- 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
- 1 head garlic, separated into cloves
- 1 lb. red potatoes (about 3), cubed, cooked
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas)
- 2 tsp. dried Mexican oregano
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bring water and chiles to boil in saucepan; cover.
- Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min.
- Remove from heat.
- Let stand 5 min.
- or until chiles are softened; drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
- Rub tenderloins with Dry Rub.
- Wrap 4 bacon slices around each tenderloin; secure with wooden toothpicks.
- Cook in large skillet on medium-high heat 8 min.
- or until evenly browned, turning occasionally.
- Remove tenderloins from skillet; drain all but 1 Tbsp.
- drippings from skillet.
- Place tenderloins on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 15 min.
- or until done (145 degrees F).
- Meanwhile, blend dressing, garlic, chiles and reserved chile cooking liquid in blender until smooth; strain.
- Add strained liquid to meat drippings in skillet; stir.
- Bring to boil on medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
- Add potatoes, mixed vegetables and oregano; mix well.
- Cook 3 min.
- or until heated through, stirring frequently.
- Remove meat from oven.
- Remove and discard toothpicks.
- Let meat stand 3 min.
- before slicing.
- Serve with vegetable mixture.
water, guajillo chiles, pork, rub sweet, bacon, italian dressing, garlic, red potatoes, carrots, oregano
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/saucy-bacon-wrapped-pork-tenderloins-168205.aspx (may not work)