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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!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, bacon wrapped
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
cool 3 minutes
Total Time 38 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