Description
This Cranberry Balsamic Pork Loin Roast is tender, juicy, and topped with a simple cranberry balsamic glaze that brings incredible flavor to every slice. Easy to make and perfect for a family dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
- 3–4 lb. boneless pork loin roast
- 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Glaze:
- 1 can (14oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 brown sugar
- 1 tbs Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with foil. Spray foil lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and rosemary.
- Trim any excess fat from roast and coat with Worcstershire sauce. Rub the seasoning mix all over the roast.
- Roast (first stage): place in oven at 425°F for 10 minutes. (This helps create a crust and locks in the juices)
- While the first stage is cooking in the oven, use a small saucepan (off heat – we’ll be heating it at the very end) and mix the cranberry sauce, Dijon, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar. Whisk until everything is well incorporated.
- Finish roasting and glaze:
– After the initial 15 minutes of roasting, reduce oven temp to 375°F
– Continue roasting for about 15 minutes per pound total cooking time (including the initial 15 min).
– After about 30 minutes, brush a light layer of glaze over the roast. Brush on again in the final 10 minutes of roasting.
– Always rely on internal temperature, not time alone for optimal results. Remove the roast when internal temp is 135-140°F.
– A 3lb roast will take roughly 1 hour total; a 4lb roast about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- When roast is done, remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. The temp will rise to 145°F as it rests, creating a juicy, tender pork roast.
- While the roast is resting, simmer the sauce over low-medium heat until heated through.
- Slice and spoon remaining glaze over the pork.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American