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Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin Roast

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Cranberry Glazed Pork Loin Roast is a festive and flavorful main dish featuring a tender pork loin coated with a sweet-tart cranberry glaze, perfect for holiday meals or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (3-4 pound) pork loin roast
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the pork loin dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
  4. Brush some of the cranberry glaze over the seared pork loin, reserving the rest for basting.
  5. Transfer skillet to the oven (or move pork to a roasting pan) and roast for 45–60 minutes, basting every 15–20 minutes with more glaze, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove pork from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze spooned over the top.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork is cooked perfectly without drying out.
  • Substitute canned cranberry sauce with homemade for deeper flavor.
  • This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

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