cranberry apple pork loin

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24 Pinches
Jonesboro, AR
Updated on Aug 16, 2010

We bought a cranberry pork loin from our local Sam's Club, it was good but it was missing something. So I made up my own recipe and it was so much better (and quite a bit cheaper).

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup hot water
  • 1/2 cup dried craisins
  • 1 cup apple sauce with cinnamon
  • 3 - splash of balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 pound boneless pork loin or boneless pork chops
  • - roasted garlic and herb seasoning to taste

How To Make cranberry apple pork loin

  • Step 1
    Add craisins to hot water and let re-hydrate at least 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Sprinkle pork with garlic and herb seasoning and let marinate while craisins soak.
  • Step 3
    When craisins are soft drain excess water and put in blender with apple sauce and vinegar. Puree' till smooth.
  • Step 4
    Add craisin mixture to pork and let marinate at least one hour. If marinating overnight (which is best) place in refrigerator.
  • Step 5
    When ready to cook allow pork to come to room temperature. Heat skillet or saute' pan (with lid) to searing. Add pork and brown on one side.
  • Step 6
    Flip over and pour remaining marinade over pork. Add lid and lower temp to medium. Cook covered till pork reaches internal temp of 160 degrees (as read on meat thermometer)
  • Step 7
    Let rest 10 minutes so juices re-destribute into meat. Slice and serve.

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