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Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
A cranberry pork tenderloin roasted with a sweet-tart cranberry glaze — a festive, low-effort main.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
40
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Oven
METHOD
Why It Works
A cranberry glaze brings sweet-tart brightness that plays off the savory pork. Roasting to 145°F keeps the lean cut tender and juicy.
Quick Fixes
Glaze too tart: stir in a little more honey or sugar.
Tenderloin dry: pull at 145°F and rest.
Ingredients
Protein
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Sauce
• ⅓ cup orange juice
• ¼ cup honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
Topping
How to Make It
1
Heat the oven to 425°F.
2
Pat the tenderloin dry and season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high and sear the tenderloin on all sides.
4
Add cranberries, orange juice, honey, garlic, and thyme to the skillet.
5
Transfer to the oven and roast 18 to 20 minutes until the tenderloin reaches 145°F and the cranberries burst.
6
Rest 5 minutes.
7
Slice, spoon the cranberry glaze over, and top with parsley.
Store
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat
Reheat gently in a 325°F oven with a splash of broth.
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Avo's Tip
Spoon extra cranberry glaze over the sliced tenderloin just before serving.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Fresh or canned cranberries?
Both work; fresh or frozen cook down into a brighter glaze, canned sauce is fastest.
• Is this just for holidays?
No — it's festive but low-effort enough for any weeknight.
• What should I serve with it?
Mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, or wild rice.
Cranberry Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
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1½ lb pork tenderloin
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1½ cups cranberries
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⅓ cup orange juice
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¼ cup honey
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1
Heat the oven to 425°F.
2
Pat the tenderloin dry and season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high and sear the tenderloin on all sides.
4
Add cranberries, orange juice, honey, garlic, and thyme to the skillet.
5
Transfer to the oven and roast 18 to 20 minutes until the tenderloin reaches 145°F and the cranberries burst.
6
Rest 5 minutes.
7
Slice, spoon the cranberry glaze over, and top with parsley.
10
min
active
40
min
total
4
servings
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