Description
A delightful recipe featuring pork tenderloin glazed with a tart and sweet cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar (or honey for a healthier option)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry and rub with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- In an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, sear the pork for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Simmer until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Pour half of the glaze over the pork. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), basting with glaze halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the pork into medallions, drizzle with remaining glaze, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- For extra flavor, marinate the pork in the seasoning overnight.
- Use fresh cranberries for best results when available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg