Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

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This pork loin roast is moist and tender and dripping with the most delicious balsamic cranberry sauce.

I participated in the National Pork Board #Porksgiving program as a member of One2One Network. I received compensation but all opinions are my own.

Pork Loin Roast

The holidays are upon us.  There is truly nothing better than to be surrounded by those we love, enjoying a meal together.

Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

When my husband and I decided to have children, we talked about some of the things we wanted for our family.  One thing that was very important to us was the family meal.  We both grew up having a family dinner every night.  It was always expected at the same time.  You could set your watch by it.

Our family is this way, too.  Dinner is served, typically about 5:30 P.M. — and we gather around our kitchen table to say grace to share a meal and to share our day.  It doesn’t always happen that all 6 of us are there every night.  I have busy kids, two at college, two that are in many activities at various times of the year.  My husband works hard, and travels sometimes.  We can’t all always be there, but for those of us who are, there is a meal, and a time to gather and connect.  Of course, there is always plenty for anyone who might drop by, and of course, I am always happiest when there is a “seat” in every seat.

The National Pork Board is celebrating gratitude with #Porksgiving, which is about giving back to those who give back. Nothing says “thank you” or “I am grateful for you” like a home cooked meal.  Who are YOU grateful for?  Who would your prepare YOUR home cooked meal for?

Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

Our family gathered around this pork inspired Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce.  We enjoyed it with a side of garlic whipped mashed potatoes and green beans.  I am grateful for my family every day.  There isn’t anyone I would rather share a meal with.

Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

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Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

This pork roast is moist and tender and dripping with the most delicious balsamic cranberry sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Pork
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic Cranberry Sauce
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 3590kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 3 pound Pork Loin Roast
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • zest and juice of 1 large orange
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup shallots diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Salt & pepper all sides of the pork loin roast. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil, when oil is hot sear pork roast on all sides.
  • Place Dutch oven in oven and roast until the pork has an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, using a digital meat thermometer. This will take roughly 30 minutes.
  • While the roast is baking, in a saucepan over medium heat, add cranberries, sugar, water and orange zest and juice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sauce will thicken. Remove from heat, set aside.
  • Remove roast from Dutch oven, set on a plate, and cover with foil.
  • Add butter to the drippings of the roast, melt, add shallots and garlic and saute for about 3-4 minutes. Add chicken broth, scraping the bits from the sides and bottom of the pan. Add cranberry sauce and vinegar, stir and simmer for about 15 minutes for sauce to thicken up again.
  • Slice and serve with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 3590kcal | Carbohydrates: 126g | Protein: 366g | Fat: 173g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 99g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1124mg | Sodium: 2113mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 99g

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Pork Loin Roast

Get inspired to give back with juicy, tender pork all season by visiting  PorkBeInspired.com/Porksgiving . There, the National Pork Board will share inspiration via stories that feature how Americans are giving back and saying thanks with the gift of pork. For more delicious pork-inspired recipes, be sure to follow the National Pork Board on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

 

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16 Comments

  1. This was A- MAZING! My pork was juicy and tender. I did make a few tweaks, for anyone reading this.

    1) The recipe doesn’t specify, but I think you’re supposed to roast the pork with the lid OFF. At least that’s how I did it and I got a nice crust.

    2) I sliced up 2 onions and threw them in with the pork roast as it cooked. They were beautifully soft and caramelized and just enhanced the sauce.

    3) I added fresh rosemary and just a sprinkle of garlic powder and pepper to the sauce. It really rounded out the flavors and it elevated the whole dish.

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