Cranberry Pork Tenderloin Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
466 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
North American
Cranberry Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Description
The recipe starts with seasoning a pork tenderloin with garlic salt and dry mustard before roasting it to an internal temperature that ensures juiciness and tenderness. The honey and olive oil glaze applied partway through roasting adds a glossy, subtly sweet finish to the pork's browned exterior. Simultaneously, the cranberry-chipotle sauce blends coarsely chopped cranberries with minced chipotle pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and brown sugar. This sauce is simmered until thickened, balancing tartness with smoky heat and sweetness.
After roasting, the pork is sliced and served with the pan juices and the cranberry-chipotle sauce on the side. This offers layers of flavor from the mild spices on the pork and the contrasting bright, tangy, and smoky sauce. The dish suits a special dinner or holiday meal where a combination of savory and sweet elements is desired.
Leftover pork can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen separately from the sauce to preserve texture and flavor. Reheating gently in the oven maintains tenderness, while microwaving individual slices provides a quick option without drying out the meat.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp. dry mustard ground
- 1 lb. pork tenderloin
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 chipotle pepper finely minced (just one pepper, not the whole can, canned, in adobo sauce
- 1 c. Cranberry coarsely chopped, whole
- 1 garlic minced, small clove
- 2 tsp. lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 c. brown sugar or more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix garlic salt and dry mustard in a small bowl. Rub evenly over pork. Line a roasting pan with foil. Place pork on a rack coated with cooking spray, and place in the roasting pan. Roast pork in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Mix olive oil and honey in a small bowl. After 30 minutes of cooking, brush the oil and honey mixture over the pork and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Meanwhile, combine chipotle pepper, cranberries, minced garlic, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a small heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice pork and serve with pan juices and cranberry-chipotle sauce on the side.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to keep pork and sauce fresh.
- Freeze cooked pork and sauce separately in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months for best quality.
- Reheat pork in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-15 minutes to retain moisture; microwave slices covered for about 2 minutes, stirring halfway, for quicker warming.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 61g | 122% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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