Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Strawberries

Ingredients

• 1 (3-pound) package pork tenderloins
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8-10 bacon slices
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup strawberry preserves
• 1 cup diced, fresh strawberries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sprinkle pork with basil, pepper, and salt. Wrap 4 to 5 bacon slices around each tenderloin, overlapping the ends of the bacon slices to secure.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven proof skillet. Sear pork in skillet for 2-3 minutes per side. Place skillet in oven and cook for 20 minutes, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
3. Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add balsamic vinegar and increase heat to medium-high. Bring vinegar to a boil for 5 minutes.
4. Remove vinegar from heat and stir in preserves and strawberries.
5. When pork is done cooking, remove from oven and top with balsamic strawberries.