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Here's everything you need for this indulgent meat dish. Remember to trim the fat off of the tenderloin before cooking, or buy it already trimmed.

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Ingredients To Gather:

• 1 head garlic, top sliced off
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1 1/2 pound each) trimmed of excess fat
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 12 fresh sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 12 (1/4-inch thick) slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions To Follow:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Place garlic in a small ramekin, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and wrap in foil. Bake until soft, about 45 minutes.

When the garlic cools, squeeze the flesh from the head of the garlic into a small bowl. Next, take half of the roasted garlic and rub it on the top of each tenderloin. Next, season the tenderloin with salt and pepper. Combine the herbs and use half of this mixture to sprinkle on top of the tenderloins, over the garlic. Next, wrap six strips of bacon around each tenderloin. Use kitchen twine to tie the bacon around the tenderloin. Now, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and then heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium-sized skillet. Sear the tenderloins until they turn golden brown on each side. When they're done, place them in a medium-sized roasting pan, and then cook for between 8 and 10 minutes or until they're medium-done. After this, put them on a cutting board and let them stand for 10 minutes. Remember to remove the twine before carving into the tenderloins.

And you're done! This recipe makes between four and six servings, which is great, because your guests will probably want seconds. This dish goes well with pretty much anything, but we recommend pairing it with a vegetable side dish (or two) for a satisfying meal.

Article Source: Food Network