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Amazing Cranberry Balsamic Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Cranberry Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
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Create a festive Cranberry Balsamic Pork Tenderloin. This recipe balances deep, comforting flavors with a fresh, bright glaze. It is perfect for a special occasion dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (about 1 to 1.5 lb) pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Rub the pork tenderloin all over with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place it in a roasting pan.
  3. Roast the pork for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F in the thickest part.
  4. While the pork roasts, make the glaze. Combine cranberries, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, orange juice, and Dijon mustard in a small saucepan.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Pour the glaze over the roasted pork tenderloin during the last 5 minutes of cooking, or brush it on immediately after removing the pork from the oven.
  7. Let the pork rest loosely covered with foil for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice the tenderloin and spoon any extra pan juices or glaze over the slices before serving.

Notes

  • The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
  • You can use dried cranberries if fresh are unavailable, but you may need to simmer the sauce slightly longer.
  • Pork is safely cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

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