Orange Cranberry Pork Loin (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 lbs boneless pork loin roast.
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2 tbsp olive oil.
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2¼ tsp kosher salt.
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
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¾ cup orange juice (divided).
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¼ cup apple cider vinegar.
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8 oz sweet orange marmalade (½ jar).
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7 oz whole cranberry sauce (½ can).
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the pork loin dry with a paper towel.
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Rub pork with olive oil, season with salt and pepper on all sides.
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Sear pork on all sides in a hot pan (2 minutes per side, 10 minutes total).
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In a bowl, mix ½ cup orange juice, apple cider vinegar, marmalade, and cranberry sauce to make the glaze.
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Place the seared pork in a roasting pan and pour the sauce over it.
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Roast for 60-80 minutes, basting with the sauce every 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 140-145°F.
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Let the roast rest under a foil tent for 10 minutes.
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While resting, add the remaining ¼ cup orange juice to the pan and simmer to thicken the sauce.
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Slice the roast and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with orange slices and cranberries.
# Notes:
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This juicy pork roast is paired with a tangy orange-cranberry glaze that's perfect for holiday feasts or special dinners.