Cranberry Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Cranberry pork tenderloin is a delicious, easy dinner any time of the year, but it’s an especially festive choice during the holiday season. It’s simple, healthy, and just as good reheated the next day.

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb.)

1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 small red onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce

2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper; brown lightly all over, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer pork to a foil-lined 9- by 13-in. baking pan. Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil to frying pan, reduce heat to medium, and add onion. Cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, then pour in chicken broth, cranberry sauce, rosemary, and vinegar. Cook 2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour hot cranberry sauce over pork and bake, uncovered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into meat registers 160°, about 20 minutes. Let pork rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve with sauce.

Step 4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories279

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%

Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 67mg23%
Sodium 322mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g4%
Protein 25g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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