Pork Roast With Balsamic Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Roast With Balsamic Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds pork loin roast; salt; pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup fresh cranberries; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 Orange large, zest and juice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup shallots diced; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

3 pounds pork loin roast
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 Orange large, zest and juice
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup shallots diced
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Salt & pepper all sides of the pork tenderloin roast. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add olive oil, when oil is hot sear pork roast on all sides.
3
Place Dutch oven in oven and roast until the pork has an internal temperature between 145 degrees F. (medium rare) to of 160 degrees F. (medium), using a digital meat thermometer. This will take roughly 30 minutes.
4
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.
5
Remove roast from Dutch oven, set on a plate, and cover with foil.
6
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.
7
Slice and serve with sauce.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds pork loin roast, salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pork Roast With Balsamic Cranberry Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork Roast With Balsamic Cranberry Sauce

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