Cherry Glazed Pork Loin

March 11, 2022 By: Comments
Cherry glazed pork lion on white plate with fresh rosemary, serving dish of entire cherry glazed pork loin in background next to jar of cherry preserves, pink napkin with two forks on top, light wood background
Tagged: Easter Easter. Dinner Dinner. Holidays & Entertaining Holidays & Entertaining. Cherry Cherry. Pork Pork. Main Dish Main Dish.
Prep:
10 minutes
Cook:
1 hour 10 minutes
Serves:
10
Pork and stone fruits — like plums, apricots and cherries — are a classic culinary pairing. The fruits’ honeyed sweetness plays off of the robust flavor of the pork for a balanced, harmonious combination. In this recipe, we use the smooth, mellow flavor of cherry preserves, the tart punch of cranberry juice and warming herbs and spices to make a gorgeous glaze for the roasted pork loin. Together, they make a festive entree, great for a family gathering or a leisurely dinner with friends.

Ingredients

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Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and season with the salt and pepper. Place the pork on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake until it reaches 145°F, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile, bring the cherry preserves, cranberry juice, rosemary, nutmeg and cinnamon to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 5-8 minutes.
  3. 20 minutes before the pork is finished cooking, brush with 1/2 cup of the cherry sauce. Let the pork rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the remaining cherry sauce and enjoy.

Recipe Tip: Substitute apricot preserves for the cherry preserves, and orange juice for the cranberry juice, to create an apricot glazed pork loin!