Why are filet mignons wrapped in bacon?

[kandrathe]

The question is not "Why is filet mignon wrapped in bacon?" but rather "What is the justification for not wrapping (foodstuff) in bacon?" In most situations, there is none. The pork tenderloin you eat is just prepared improperly.

-Lemmy
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My guess is that unlike other meat cuts, the tenderloin is fat free leaving the edges exposed during cooking and could lead to more leathery edges (yuck).

So, my answer... To maximize the succulent juciness.

Still, I think the best way to eat tenderloin is Carpaccio, with the original scrumptious Harry's sauce.

Then again, for me, any steak is a dish best served slightly brazied until warmed in the center with a delicious sauce for dipping.