Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Boar Tenderloin with Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze

Name: Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Boar Tenderloin with Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Wild Boar Tenderloins; 10 Strips Thin-Cut Bacon; Kosher Salt &amp; Pepper or your favorite BBQ rub; ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar; ⅓ Cup Bourbon Whiskey; ⅓ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 ½ Tsp Dijon Mustard (smooth or grainy); 1 ½ Tbsp Unsalted Butter; ¼ Tsp chili flakes (optional)

May 21, 2024Courtney Johnston

Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Boar Tenderloin with Brown Sugar Bourbon Glaze

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Cuisine

American

Author:

Courtney Johnston

Servings

6-8

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a flavorful meal, this wild boar tenderloin recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave a lasting impression on your guests. So fire up the grill, grab your ingredients, and get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering culinary experience that's as easy to make as it is delicious to eat.

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Ingredients

For the Boar

2 Wild Boar Tenderloins
10 Strips Thin-Cut Bacon
Kosher Salt & Pepper or your favorite BBQ rub

For the Glaze

⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
⅓ Cup Bourbon Whiskey
⅓ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 ½ Tsp Dijon Mustard (smooth or grainy)
1 ½ Tbsp Unsalted Butter
¼ Tsp chili flakes (optional)

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Directions

Prepare the brown sugar bourbon glaze by whisking together all glaze ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the glaze is reduced by about half and starts to thicken. It will stick to the back of a spoon when it is ready.
Preheat your grill for indirect cooking. Aim for a temperature of around 350°F (120°C).
Pat dry the wild boar tenderloins with paper towels and season them generously with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
Lay out 5 strips of bacon, and lay one loin on it, brush with some of the glaze, then wrap the boar tenderloin fully with the bacon strips.
Repeat the process with the remaining bacon and tenderloin.
Alternatively, if you are feeling fancy, you can make a basket weave out of the bacon strips and then wrap the loin. You can either tuck in the ends of the bacon to secure it or use water-soaked toothpicks for extra security.
Once the grill is preheated, place the bacon-wrapped tenderloins on the grill, away from direct heat. If you like your bacon more crispy, you can place them over direct heat for a few minutes on each side before moving to indirect heat. NOTE: Be mindful that this may decrease the overall amount of cooking time needed.
Once the loins are over indirect heat, close the grill lid and cook the pork until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C), which typically takes about 30 minutes.
Once the meat reaches 135°F, brush the bourbon glaze onto the wild boar tenderloins. Increase the temperature of the grill to medium-high.
Continue cooking, brushing on more glaze occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or adjust according to your preferred level of doneness.
Once done, remove the boar from the grill and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing with a very sharp knife.
Serve and enjoy your delicious grilled brown sugar bourbon glazed bacon-wrapped boar tenderloin with your favorite sides.
Enjoy!