Moist Cranberry Pork Roast Recipes

CRANBERRY PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 F degrees and arrange the rack in the middle of the oven.
• Drizzle the olive oil all over the pork loin. Season with thyme, nutmeg, allspice, salt and pepper on all sides evenly.
• Heat a large 12 inch cast iron pan with a little bit of olive oil, then brown the pork on all sides, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Sear until it's a deep golden brown and easily releases from the pan. Remove from heat.
• Drizzle honey on all sides of the pork loin then grate some orange zest over it.
• Cover with aluminum foil, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and finish roasting for another 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads anywhere from 145 to 160 F degrees.
• Meanwhile prepare the cranberry sauce. I used my own cranberry sauce recipe, however, store bought cranberry sauce will work as well.
• Transfer the pork roast to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes before slicing into it.
• Slice then top with cranberry sauce before serving it.

DAD'S BASIC MOIST PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Combine oil, pepper, and salt in a bowl; rub oil mixture over pork and refrigerate while oven preheats.
• Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan; arrange pork on the roasting rack.
• Roast in preheated oven until pork with browned, about 30 minutes. Remove pork from oven and reduce oven heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Allow pork to rest uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read between 115 degrees F (46 degrees C) and 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
• Return to oven and continue to cook until pork is slightly pink in the center, 15 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• Let the roast stand uncovered at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

SLOW-COOKER PORK ROAST WITH CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Place pork roast in 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker.
• In small bowl, combine cranberries, broth, orange peel and 1/4 cup of the cranberry juice cocktail; mix well. Pour over roast.
• Cover; cook on low setting for 7 to 9 hours.
• To serve, place roast on serving platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Pour juices from slow cooker into medium saucepan; if necessary, skim off any fat.
• In small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail and cornstarch; blend well. Stir into juices in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and thickened. Serve with pork roast. Garnish with shredded orange peel if desired.

SLOW COOKER CRANBERRY PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Place pork roast in a slow cooker. Mash cranberry sauce in a bowl; stir in sugar, cranberry juice, mustard, cloves, and salt. Pour cranberry mixture over pork roast.
• Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Transfer roast to a plate; cover and keep warm.
• Skim fat from cranberry mixture in slow cooker. Measure 2 cups of cranberry mixture, adding water if necessary. Pour into saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk cold water with cornstarch until pasty; pour into cranberry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve alongside pork.

MOST TENDER PORK LOIN ROAST EVER

Steps:

• Make 6 horizontal cuts down center of roast 3x3". Stuff each cut with a slice of onion, reserving remaining onion.
• Place roast in ovenproof dutch oven. Sprinkle with seasonings. Pour broth around roast.
• Place remaining onion slices, pepper, bay leaf, carrots, and potatoes around roast.
• Cover bake at 325°F for 2 1/2 hours.
• If desired, bring pan juices to boil; boil 10-12 minutes or till reduced to half. Discard bay leaf. In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch. Blend till smooth. Add pan juices. Cook, stirring till mix is bubbly and thick.

MOIST CRANBERRY PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Cut roast in half and place in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

PORK ROAST WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in orange juice and cranberry sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thickened, and set aside.
• Place pork in a shallow roasting pan and cover with about half the cranberry mixture. Insert a meat thermometer. Roast 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce. Meat is done when thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Remove meat from oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before carving.

PINEAPPLE CRANBERRY PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Pierce meat with a knife in several places.
• Mix all of spices together and sprinkle over entire roast.
• Place onions in the bottom of a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Place roast on top of onions.
• Mix cranberry sauce and pineapple together.
• Pour over roast. Cover and bake at 350 about 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till internal temp reads 155.
• Remove from oven for about 10 mins before slicing.
• The last step is crutial. This brings the meat to proper temperature and allows for perfect slicing.

SAVORY CROCK POT PORK LOIN ROAST

Steps:

• Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 3 hours. Check the roast at the lower time for doneness to avoid overcooking. An instant-read thermometer should register at least 145 F (63 C).