Description
Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of cranberries with the zest of oranges, creating a perfect balance for a tender pork tenderloin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and orange zest.
- Place the pork tenderloin in a baking dish and pour the cranberry mixture over it.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the cranberry sauce.
Notes
- For a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar to taste.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin Recipe, Holiday Pork Dish