Bacon Wrapped Cuban Cigar Tenderloin

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is often less expensive.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork loin is a more economical cut.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh orange zest

💰Cheaper: citrus juice blend

Fresh zest adds flavor without calories, while blends can be less costly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a common substitute, and dried cilantro is often cheaper.

Slice the pork tenderloin open to create a pocket for stuffing.

Spread mustard inside the pocket of the tenderloin.

Layer Swiss cheese, ham, and pickles inside the tenderloin.

Wrap the tenderloin tightly with bacon to hold the stuffing in place.

Season the outside of the bacon-wrapped tenderloin with more mustard and pork privilege seasoning.

Place the tenderloin on the grill opposite the hot coals for indirect cooking.

Cover the grill and smoke the tenderloin until cooked through.

Remove from the grill and let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

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