I have the perfect main course option for those of you who don’t have a huge crowd to cook for this Thanksgiving and don’t want to tackle a whole Turkey! This oven roasted pork tenderloin is so tender and juicy. It’s loaded with all the flavors we love about Thanksgiving and very affordable! One of the things I love about pork tenderloin is how quickly it cooks. After a quick sear in the pan, it’s just a 25 minute roast in the oven and a 10 minute rest before slicing. The orange cranberry reduction is the perfect accompaniment to the savory pork. This is a D to the LISH option for your holiday tables this year! Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Orange Cranberry Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin
6
servings20
minutes25
minutesIngredients
2 lb 2 Pork Tenderloin
*For the Orange Cranberry Reduction*
1 1 Shallot Diced
5 5 Oranges Juiced + Zest of 1 Orange
2 cups 2 Whole Cranberries
3 Tbsp 3 Maple Syrup or Honey
3 3 Cloves Grated or Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp 1 Minced Fresh Rosemary
1 1 Cinnamon Stick
S&P to Taste
Directions
- To begin, preheat oven to 400. Pat tenderloins dry and season liberally with S&P. Place a cast iron dutch oven or cast iron skillet on the stove and preheat over medium high heat. Place pork tenderloins in skillet one at a time and sear on all sides for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board or plate while you prepare your reduction
- In your same skillet or dutch oven, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and diced shallot. Sauté until translucent and add freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, garlic, rosemary, cinnamon stick and maple syrup. Simmer for about 1-2 minutes to incorporate flavors. Add cranberries and simmer sauce until reduced by about half and most cranberries have burst
- Place pork tenderloins on top of sauce reduction and place skillet or dutch oven in the oven. Roast pork for 25 minutes or until internal temp reads 145. Pull pork and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing
- Stir orange cranberry sauce well, discard cinnamon stick and spread on your serving platter. Plate your sliced pork tenderloin on top of your sauce and garnish platter with fresh cranberries, orange slices and greens. Enjoy!