Joe’s Pork Loin with Apples and Cranberries

Sliced pork loin served on a white platter with a blue rim, topped with roasted apples and bright red cranberries. The dish is garnished with a cinnamon spice rub, creating a rustic and inviting presentation. Fresh cranberries are scattered around the plate, enhancing the festive, autumnal appearance of the dish.

When the cold weather sets in, warm, hearty meals become a must—and this pork loin with apples and cranberries is both comforting and festive. The savory herb rub combined with sweet, spiced apples and tart cranberries creates a dish that’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or an elegant holiday meal. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a tender, juicy pork roast with a flavorful fruit sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.

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Serving Size: 6
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Ingredients

  • 2-2 1/2 lb center cut pork loin
  • 2 Tbl dry Italian dressing mix (like Good Seasons®)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, divided
  • 4 cups Granny Smith apples, sliced
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 2 Tbl orange juice
  • 2 Tbl brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F
  2. In a small bowl, stir together dressing mix, cloves, allspice and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Rub onto all sides of pork loin.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix cranberries, apple juice, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Roast pork loin in roasting pan for 30 minutes. Arrange fruit mixture around roast, basting roast with juices. Place back into oven and bake until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 155° F (25-30 minutes). Let rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

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