Description
Roasted Cranberry Orange Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans is a festive and flavorful dish that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and savory elements. Juicy pork tenderloin is roasted to perfection, coated in a vibrant cranberry-orange glaze, while crisp green beans add delightful crunch. This simple recipe not only fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma but also impresses at any gathering—making it ideal for holidays or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 8 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix cranberries, orange juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Rub the pork tenderloin with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the pork in the baking dish, pour the marinade over it, and arrange green beans around the pork.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot with remaining sauce drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pork tenderloin with green beans (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg