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Cranberry Pork Tenderloin





Total Time
50 mins

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.

Cranberry Pork Tenderloin




Leo Gong
 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
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
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
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
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 279Calories from Fat 39
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 67mg23%
Sodium 322mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.