Cranberry Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Sliced pork tenderloin on a white platter, generously topped with cranberry sauce.

4.42 from 29 votes

Turn ordinary into extraordinary with Cranberry Pork Tenderloin—blending tender, juicy pork with the tart sweetness of cranberries for a festive and irresistible dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Servings:

Calories: 466kcal

Author: Linda

Ingredients

1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. ground dry mustard
1 lb. pork tenderloin
2 Tbsp. olive oil
3 tablespoons honey
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely minced (just one pepper, not the whole can)
1 c. whole cranberries coarsely chopped
1 small clove garlic minced
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. brown sugar or more to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix garlic salt and dry mustard in a small bowl. Rub evenly over pork. Line a roasting pan with foil. Place pork on a rack coated with cooking spray, and place in the roasting pan. Roast pork in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Mix olive oil and honey in a small bowl. After 30 minutes of cooking, brush the oil and honey mixture over the pork and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Meanwhile, combine chipotle pepper, cranberries, minced garlic, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a small heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes.
Slice pork and serve with pan juices and cranberry-chipotle sauce on the side.

Notes

To store Cranberry Pork Tenderloin, place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cooked pork and sauce separately for up to 2 months.

Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through, to maintain its tenderness. Alternatively, microwave individual slices in a covered dish for about 2 minutes, checking and stirring halfway.

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