When you want to treat yourself, make this Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon. I’ve got tips for you that will get that bacon crispy, and the steak so tender too!.
If you want to make already delicious and tender filet mignon steaks even better, wrap them in bacon! I’m going to show you how to make the bacon really crispy and cook the steaks to perfection on the stovetop for ease of use.
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Bacon-wrapped loin pork chops, also known as bacon steaks or bacon chops, are always a hit at dinner. These flavorful steaks combine the juiciness of pork loin with the smoky, salty crunch of bacon. While you can buy pre-wrapped bacon loin steaks, it’s also easy to DIY at home.
I’ll walk through everything you need to know to cook bacon-wrapped pork steaks perfectly, whether pan-fried, baked or grilled. With a few simple tricks, you’ll have restaurant-quality bacon loin steaks coming off your own stove or grill in no time.
Why Cook Bacon Loin Steaks?
Here’s why these bacon-wrapped beauties should be in your dinner rotation
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The bacon adds tons of flavor as the fat renders and crisps
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Wrapping helps keep the lean pork chops moist and juicy.
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They cook quickly, making them perfect for weeknight meals.
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Just a few basic ingredients required – pork, bacon, seasoning and oil or butter.
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Kid-friendly and satisfies bacon-lovers and steak fans alike!
Now let’s get into the nitty gritty of how to prepare, cook and serve incredible bacon-wrapped pork steaks.
Ingredients Needed
To make bacon loin steaks at home, you’ll need:
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Pork loin chops, about 1-inch thick
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Bacon strips
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Oil, butter or bacon grease for cooking
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Seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, etc.
That’s it! Now let’s get prepping.
Preparing the Steaks
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Pat pork chops dry and season both sides with salt, pepper and any other spices.
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Trim bacon strips to match the size of the chops.
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Wrap each pork steak with a bacon strip covering one side.
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Secure bacon to the pork with toothpicks.
Once wrapped, the steaks are ready to be cooked using your method of choice.
Pan-Fried Bacon Loin Steaks
For pan-frying:
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Heat 1 tbsp oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add steaks bacon-side down and cook for 2 minutes until browned.
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Flip steaks and cook 2 minutes more until bacon is crisp and pork reaches 145°F internal temperature.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Oven-Baked Bacon Loin Steaks
To oven bake:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
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Arrange steaks on sheet bacon-side up and bake 15 minutes.
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Broil 2-3 minutes to crisp the bacon if needed.
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Bake until pork reaches 145°F internal temperature.
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Rest 5 minutes then serve.
Grilled Bacon Loin Steaks
For grilling:
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Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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Oil the grates then add steaks bacon-side down. Grill for 4 minutes.
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Flip and grill 3-4 minutes until bacon is crisp and pork reaches 145°F.
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Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking Tips
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Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking for more even cooking.
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Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness every time.
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Try brushing on barbecue sauce, maple syrup or other glazes during the last few minutes.
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Add roasted veggies like potatoes, Brussels sprouts or carrots to the baking sheet or grill.
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Store leftovers for up to 4 days refrigerated. Reheat gently before serving.
Now that you’ve mastered the cooking method, here are some tasty ways to serve up your bacon-wrapped pork steaks.
Serving Suggestions
These flavor combinations pair perfectly with bacon loin steaks:
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Bacon steaks with mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
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Bacon steaks with rice pilaf and roasted asparagus.
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Bacon steaks with baked beans and cornbread.
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Bacon steaks with caesar salad and garlic bread.
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Bacon steaks with mac and cheese and roasted carrots.
Take your bacon steaks to the next level by topping with a delicious sauce:
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Whiskey peppercorn sauce
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Creamy mustard sauce
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Chimichurri sauce
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Blue cheese butter
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Horseradish cream
Want to add even more bacon flavor? Try these fun recipes:
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Bacon-wrapped bacon steaks – double the bacon!
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Candied bacon steaks – coat with brown sugar before cooking
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Bacon jam glazed bacon steaks – brush with a sweet and savory bacon jam
With this complete guide, you can now enjoy restaurant-worthy bacon loin steaks easily at home. Crispy, juicy and full of flavor, bacon steaks make for a quick and satisfying dinner any night of the week.
Can I Leave The Toothpick In While Cooking?
I don’t suggest leaving the toothpicks in while cooking your filet mignon steaks. I tried this recipe both ways, and when I left them in, some of the bacon didn’t get fully rendered and crispy. Take a look and these photos and you’ll be able to tell the difference.
You can see in the above photo that the bacon around the toothpick has not been fully rendered. You may decide you’re okay with that, but I was looking for crispy bacon all around my steaks. No half-cooked rubbery bacon for me!.
The bacon can fully cook and crisp up better when the toothpick is not there while it is cooking. You can see the difference below. Look at how wonderfully crispy that bacon on the right is, all the way around the steak. For the steak on the left, the toothpick was left in, and it seems to have kept the bacon from getting hot and cooking as well.
How To Wrap Steaks With Bacon
Only about 1/2 or 3/4 of a piece of bacon is needed for each filet. There should be as little overlap of bacon as possible to ensure the bacon becomes crisp. A pair of kitchen scissors is the easiest way to cut the bacon to size. Wrap the bacon strip around the filet and secure it with a toothpick. Cut off the extra bacon and save it for other recipes.
Toothpicks are used initially just to hold the bacon in place until ready to cook. This is an important step if working with cold ingredients and/or if dry-brining the steaks in the fridge.
The toothpick isn’t needed when cooking, though, as long as the bottom is seared first, so it should be taken out right before cooking. Here’s why….