Cranberry Orange Pork Roast

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This Cranberry Orange Pork Roast has been a family favorite for years. Each time I make it, it is greeted with whole-hearted enthusiasm. You certainly can’t beat that!

Cranberry Orange Pork Roast from Cosmopolitan Cornbread is simple to make but slam-packed with flavor!

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To Make This Recipe You Will Need:

  • pork loin roast
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cranberry sauce
  • orange juice
  • brown sugar
  • sauce pan
  • roasting pan
  • basting brush
  • carving knife
Cranberry Orange Pork Roast from Cosmopolitan Cornbread is simple to make but slam-packed with flavor!

Every year around this time of the season, you’ll often see cranberry sauce go on sale. You may also have several cans of it leftover in your pantry.

You’ll love putting some to use with this flavorful roast.

Cranberry Orange Pork Roast from Cosmopolitan Cornbread is simple to make but slam-packed with flavor!

To get these perfectly cut slices, use an electric carving knife. I use mine all the time and it is well worth the cost of purchasing one.

Cranberry Orange Pork Roast from Cosmopolitan Cornbread is simple to make but slam-packed with flavor!
Cranberry Orange Pork Roast from Cosmopolitan Cornbread is simple to make but slam-packed with flavor!

Cranberry Orange Pork Roast

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
This Cranberry Orange Pork Roast has been a family favorite for years. Each time I make it, it is greeted with whole-hearted enthusiasm. You certainly can’t beat that!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Entrées – Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Calories 89 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pork loin roast, 2-3 lb
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce, 1 can (for paleo, use 2 cups of my homemade cranberry sauce)
  • 1 c orange juice
  • 1/2 c brown sugar, for paleo, omit

Instructions
 

  • To begin, preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
  • Place your pork roast in a roasting pan. This can be with our without a rack, your preference is fine. I have done this both ways.
  • Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper.
  • Begin baking the roast for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer until the cranberry sauce is melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Divide the glaze in half. One half will be used for brushing the roast, the other half will be used as a sauce when serving.
  • Keep the “brushing” glaze warm while the roast continues to bake. The other can simply be heated when it is time to serve the roast.
  • After the first 45 minutes of baking, brush the top of the roast with the glaze that you have made. Continue to bake. Do this every 10-15 minutes, until a thermometer reads 170 degrees in the center. The total time will vary depending upon the size of your roast, so the time given for this recipe is an estimate. Trust your thermometer.
  • Allow the roast to rest 10-15 minutes, then slice across with a sharp knife or electric carving knife (my preferred method.)
  • Serve with the reserved sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cCalories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 104mgSugar: 16g

Nutritional information is auto-generated and the accuracy is not guaranteed.

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Note: I no longer eat pork, however I am leaving recipes like this one up for those who enjoy it. Many pork recipes can be easily converted to turkey or chicken recipes, with little or even no other changes. Recipes with bacon or sausage can use alternatives like beef or turkey bacon. Many of those recipes are being updated with the changes. Article: Why I Quit Eating Pork

12 thoughts on “Cranberry Orange Pork Roast”

  1. Looks fantabulous! Citrus and cranberry always work well with just about everything! P.s. Wanted to commented on your taco soup but was somehow unable to get into comments.

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