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    Slow Smoked Mesquite Bacon-Wrapped Pork Bites

    December 20, 2018 By Brandy 1 Comment

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    Slow Smoked Mesquite Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet is cut into bite-sized portions, wrapped in bacon, and baked to create the perfect appetizer for any party!

    If you like these bacon pork bites, you'll love our jalapeno egg roll recipe---perfect for parties!

    These bacon wrapped pork loin bites are crispy and juicy, come together in 30 minutes and are a the perfect party appetizer!

    My son and his best friend are only three days apart, so they’ve had a joint birthday party two years in a row now! We invited everyone over for dinner and games and had the best time celebrating these brand-new teenagers. Aaron loves bacon, so I made these delicious Slow Smoked Mesquite Bacon-Wrapped Pork Bites.

    These bacon wrapped pork loin bites are crispy and juicy, come together in 30 minutes and are a the perfect party appetizer!

    These literally take less than 10 minutes to prepare and bake up in about 25 minutes. I set a plate out for appetizers and they were gone lickety-split! The bacon crisps up perfectly while the pork stays juicy and tender.

    These bacon wrapped pork loin bites are crispy and juicy, come together in 30 minutes and are a the perfect party appetizer!

    Are you ready to make a batch of Slow Smoked Mesquite Bacon-Wrapped Pork Bites for your next party? Let’s get started!

    These bacon wrapped pork loin bites are crispy and juicy, come together in 30 minutes and are a the perfect party appetizer!

    Slow Smoked Mesquite Bacon-Wrapped Pork Bites

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    Makes 36 bites

    Prep time: 10 minutes

    Cook time: 25 minutes

    Total time: 35 minutes

    These bacon wrapped pork loin bites are crispy and juicy, come together in 30 minutes and are a the perfect party appetizer!

    Ingredients:

    1.5 lb. package of Smithfield Slow Smoked Mesquite Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet

    18 slices of Smithfield bacon

    dipping sauces, optional

    Instructions:

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cut pork loin into bite-sized pieces (1.5 – 2” cubes).

    Cut each strip of bacon in half.

    Wrap each piece of pork with a strip of bacon and place onto the baking sheet, seam-side-down. Fill the baking sheet with 12 bites and bake in 3 batches or use 3 baking sheets.

    Bake for 25 minutes*. Let them rest for 3 minutes then transfer to paper towels to drain.

    Insert toothpicks for serving.

    *Pork is safe and most delicious when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees followed by a 3-minute rest.

    These bacon wrapped pork loin bites are crispy and juicy, come together in 30 minutes and are a the perfect party appetizer!

     

    SLOW SMOKED MESQUITE BACON-WRAPPED PORK BITES

    Smithfield Slow Smoked Mesquite Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet is cut into bite-sized portions, wrapped in Smithfield Bacon, and baked to create the perfect appetizer for any party!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    cool: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 38 minutes minutes
    Servings: 36 bites
    Calories: 76kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lb. package of Smithfield Slow Smoked Mesquite Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet
    • 18 slices of Smithfield bacon
    • dipping sauces optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Cut pork loin into bite-sized pieces (1.5 – 2” cubes).
    • Cut each strip of bacon in half.
    • Wrap each piece of pork with a strip of bacon and place onto the baking sheet, seam-side-down. Fill the baking sheet with 12 bites and bake in 3 batches or use 3 baking sheets.
    • Bake for 25 minutes*. Let them rest for 3 minutes then transfer to paper towels to drain.
    • Insert toothpicks for serving.

    Notes

    *Pork is safe and most delicious when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees followed by a 3-minute rest.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal
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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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    1. Brandy says

      May 30, 2025 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      Hi everyone! Brandy here, and these are one of the easiest appetizers to make. The bacon is nice and crispy!

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