Bacon Wrapped Cinnamon Pork Loin

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Wrapping the pork in bacon adds a smoky flavor to the pork helps to keep the pork moist while cooking. I am nuts about cinnamon anything and find the flavor goes very well with pork.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f heat the peanut oil in a small skillet over medium heat.

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When hot , add the pine nuts and garlic and cook , stirring , until lightly browned , 3 to 4 minutes.

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Transfer to a bowl to cool.

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Add the onion , cilantro , mint , sesame oil and cinnamon to bowl and stir to blend.

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Rub this mixture all over the pork loin.

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Roll the pork loin into a cylinder , tying in places to keep it closed and uniform.

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Season with salt and white pepper.

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Wrap the bacon slices around the meat.

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Place the pork on a roasting rack , set in a medium roasting pan and roast for 50 minutes , or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center registers 150f.

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Transfer to a warm platter and let rest for 10 minutes.

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Slice the pork into 1 / 4 inch slices and serve.

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Ingredients

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peanut oil, pine nuts, garlic, onion, cilantro, of fresh mint, sesame oil, ground cinnamon, pork loin, salt, white pepper, thick slab bacon