Bacon fillets take a lean pork tenderloin and wrap it in a smoky, tangy sauce of bacon, prosciutto, and balsamic vinegar. Green pepper, onion, and a sliced pickle melt into the braising liquid while the pork simmers gently in the Instant Pot. Sliced boiled eggs on top finish a plate that looks far fancier than its thirty-minute cook time.
Bacon Fillets
(Total Time: 30 MIN| Serves: 4)
Ingredients:
1 lb (454 g) pork fillet, central cut
3 tbsp (45 ml) butter
2 small onions, finely chopped
3 bacon slices, chopped
2 oz (56.7 g) prosciutto
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 pickle, sliced
2 boiled eggs
1 small chili pepper
2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
Spices:
1 tsp (5 ml) smoked pepper
Directions:
Plug in the instant pot and press the ‘’Saute’’ button. Heat the butter and add onions, bacon, prosciutto, bell pepper, and chili pepper.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly and then add pickle and season with smoked pepper. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and continue to cook for one minute.
Now add the fillets and pour in ½ cup of water. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, turning a couple of times.
When done, press the ‘’Cancel’’ button. Transfer the fillets to serving plates and top with sliced eggs. Serve with the sauce from the pot.
Per Serving (Calories 396 | Total Fats: 21.7g | Net Carbs: 5.4g | Protein: 41.7g |Fiber: 1.5g)
Pro Tips
- Brown the pork fillets on Sauté before simmering — the seared crust keeps the lean tenderloin from drying out in the braising liquid.
- The chopped pickle sounds unusual but it is the backbone of the sauce; keep it in and chop it small so it melts into the base.
- Slice the fillets against the grain and spoon the pot sauce generously over the top — that sauce is the point of the dish.
- Add the prosciutto early with the bacon so its fat renders out and flavours everything that follows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I skip the boiled eggs?
Of course — the dish is rich enough without them. They just add a classic bistro look and a little extra protein per plate.
What can I use instead of prosciutto?
Extra chopped bacon works, or a few slices of chopped ham; anything smoky and salty will stand in for the prosciutto's depth.
How do I know the pork is cooked?
Simmering for ten to fifteen minutes gives you just-pink, juicy tenderloin — an instant-read thermometer at 145°F is the safe target.
Does this reheat well?
Very well. Store the sliced pork in its sauce for up to three days and warm gently in a covered pan so the meat stays tender.
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Ingredients
Method
- Plug in the instant pot and press the ‘’Saute’’ button.
- Heat the butter and add onions, bacon, prosciutto, bell pepper, and chili pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly and then add pickle and season with smoked pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and continue to cook for one minute. Now add the fillets and pour in ½ cup of water.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, turning a couple of times.
- When done, press the ‘’Cancel’’ button.
- Transfer the fillets to serving plates and top with sliced eggs.
- Serve with the sauce from the pot. Per Serving (Calories 396 | Total Fats: 21.7g | Net Carbs: 5.4g | Protein: 41.7g |Fiber: 1.5g)
