Description
Succulent pork tenderloin with cranberry glaze delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet that makes dinner guests swoon. Roasted to tender perfection and glazed with a tangy cranberry sauce, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor straight to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 to 2 lbs pork tenderloin
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup cranberries
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup cranberries, ½ cup orange juice, ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Pat your 1.5-2 lb pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme across the surface. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sear the tenderloin for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 12-15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Brush with half the cranberry glaze during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove tenderloin from oven and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. The temperature will rise to 150-155°F while resting.
- Slice the tenderloin against the grain into ½-inch medallions. Drizzle with remaining cranberry glaze before serving.
Notes
- Opt for a fresh pork tenderloin with minimal marbling for the most tender result.
- Salt the meat generously at least 30 minutes before cooking to help develop deeper flavor and ensure juiciness.
- Test the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking, aiming for 145°F for perfectly moist pork.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg