Best 8 Cranberry Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Recipes

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When it comes to creating a succulent and flavorful main dish, cranberry stuffed pork tenderloin stands out as a delectable choice. This dish combines the tender and juicy texture of pork tenderloin with the tangy sweetness of cranberries, making it a perfect blend of flavors. Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply seeking a delightful meal, this article will guide you through the process of finding the best recipe for cranberry stuffed pork tenderloin. We'll explore various recipes, highlighting their unique features and offering tips to ensure success in your culinary endeavor.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY APPLE STUFFED PORK LOIN



Cranberry Apple Stuffed Pork Loin image

An easy and impressive dish that tastes wonderful.

Provided by tahoegirl

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chicken flavored dry stuffing mix
½ cup water
1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 cup chopped apple
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
¼ cup finely chopped onion
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Combine the stuffing mix and water in a mixing bowl; set aside. Grease a roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Trim the fat and connective tissue from the pork loin. Cut from one side through the middle horizontally to within 1/2-inch of the other side. Open the two sides and spread them out like an open book. Place the pork loin between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the pork with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
  • Stir the apple, cranberries, pecans, and onion into the stuffing mix. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper to taste, then spread the stuffing mix onto the cut side of the loin. Roll the pork into a firm cylinder, and secure with cooking twine. Place into the prepared roasting pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes. Remove kitchen twine before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 65.5 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 307.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CRANBERRY PORK TENDERLOIN



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In Melbourne, Florida, Betty Helton relies on a can of cranberry sauce to create the sweet sauce for this tender pork entree. She adds orange juice and ground cloves to the mixture to season it nicely as it simmers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Place pork in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, sugars, mustard and cloves; pour over pork. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., Remove pork and keep warm. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into cranberry mixture. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING



Pork Tenderloin With Cranberry Stuffing image

This recipe was featured years ago in Homemakers Magazine. It is quite easy to make and so elegant to serve for a dinner party or a special evening for two.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs pork tenderloin (2 to 3 pieces)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 cups breadcrumbs
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • To make the stuffing, melt the butter in a large saucepan and saute the onion until tender but do not brown.
  • Stir in the cranberries, celery seed, sage, thyme and allspice.
  • Add the breadcrumbs and stir until evenly mixed.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the tenderloins lengthwise but do not cut right through.
  • The meat should open like a book.
  • Pound lightly with a cleaver or rolling pin to flatten slightly.
  • Spread the stuffing on one side of the meat, fold the other side over the stuffing and tie with cotton string.
  • Place the meat on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Rub with butter.
  • Bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for 20 to 30 minutes to the pound for approximately 1 hour.
  • Baste several times with the pan juices.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.5, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 170, Sodium 561.9, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 54.1

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN FILLED WITH SUN-DRIED CRANBERRY STUFFING



Roasted Pork Tenderloin filled with Sun-Dried Cranberry Stuffing image

From the Great Big Food Show

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/2 cups sun-dried cranberries
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cascabel powder
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1(1 1/2 to 2 pound) pork tenderloin, butterflied
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons chipotle puree
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 tablespoons cold butter
Salt

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cranberries, remove from the heat and let rest 1 hour, drain, reserving the soaking liquid and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the pine nuts, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, cascabel powder, and a few tablespoons of the soaking liquid. Pulse until coarsely chopped, remove to a bowl and stir in the cilantro.
  • Place the tenderloin on a work surface and season on both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Spread a thin layer of the stuffing down the center, fold each side over the filling, and tie with a butcher's twine and dredge lightly in the flour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in an ovenproof saute pan until smoking. Saute the tenderloin on all sides until golden brown. Place in the oven and roast until almost cooked through about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let rest 10 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, carrot and celery and cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the stock, juice concentrate, chipotle puree and peppercorns, increase the heat to high and cook the sauce until reduced to 2 cups, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Strain the sauce into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN FILLED WITH SUN-DRIED CRANBERRY STUFFING WITH ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES



Roasted Pork Tenderloin Filled with Sun-Dried Cranberry Stuffing with Roasted Root Vegetables image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 1/2 cups sun-dried cranberries
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pinch cloves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cascabel powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 to 2 pound pork tenderloin, butterflied
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon chipotle puree
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cold butter
Salt
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 red onions, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
4 whole shallots
1 head garlic, broken into cloves and peeled
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 sprigs fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • For the Cranberry Stuffing/Pork: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the cranberries, remove from the heat and let rest 1 hour, drain, reserving the soaking liquid and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add the pine nuts, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, cascabel powder, and a few tablespoons of the soaking liquid. Pulse until coarsely chopped, remove to a bowl.
  • Place the tenderloin on a work surface and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread a thin layer of the stuffing down the center, fold each side over the filling, and tie with a butcher's twine and dredge lightly in the flour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat the oil in a oven proof saute pan until smoking. Saute the tenderloin on all sides until golden brown. Place in the oven and roast until almost cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove and let rest 10 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces.
  • For the Chicken Sauce: Place chicken stock in a medium saucepan and reduce to 3 cups over high heat. Add apple juice, chipotle puree and black peppercorns and cook until reduced to 2 cups. Swirl in the butter and season with salt.
  • For the Roasted Root Vegetables: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place vegetables and garlic in a large baking dish. Add the oil and toss to coat. Add the thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes, remove foil and continue baking for 20 minutes or until just cooked through, stirring the vegetables occasionally. Remove from the oven and fold in the parsley.

CRANBERRY-STUFFED PORK LOIN



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Have your butcher butterfly the roast. Got this from "Better Homes and Gardens 2002 Annual Recipes" collection.

Provided by Purplefiend

Categories     Pork

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 1/2-5 lbs boneless center cut pork loin roast (single loin)
salt
pepper
1 cup roasted garlic and sweet onion jam (Roasted Garlic and Sweet Onion Jam)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine or 3/4 cup apple juice
1 -1 1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F
  • To butterfly the roast, turn the roast fat side down. Make a single lengthwise cut down the center of the loin, cutting to within 1/2 inch of the other side. Spread open like a book. Place knife in the "V" of the first cut. Make another cut-knife should be parallel to the table-to the right of the "V" to within 1/2 inch of the end (do not cut all the way thru the roast). Repeat the parallel cut to the left of the "V". Spread open the sections. Cover with plastic wrap. Working from center to edges, pound with flat side of meat mallet to 3/4 to 1 inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap.
  • Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper; spread 2/3 cup Roasted Garlic and Sweet Onion Jam.
  • Sprinkle cranberries onto jam.
  • Starting at a long side, roll meat up.
  • Tie snugly at 3 inch intervals with 100% cotton string.
  • Place the rolled pork loin roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Insert a meat thermometer into center of roast (the thickest part).
  • Roast, uncovered, for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until thermometer registers 155 degrees F, spreading with the remaining jam the last 15 minutes of roasting.
  • Remove the roast from the pan.
  • Cover with foil; let stand for 15 minutes before carving.
  • Meanwhile, for gravy, carefully pour wine into roasting pan, stirring to scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan.
  • Strain and measure pan juices.
  • Add chicken broth, if necessary, to equal 1 1/2 cups total.
  • In a saucepan stir 3/4 cup chicken broth into flour until smooth; stir in the wine mixture.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 1 minute more.
  • To carve, cut string. Using a carving knife, cut roast into 1 inch thick slices.
  • Serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 122.5, Sodium 161.7, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 41.5

STUFFED PORK CHOPS WITH CRANBERRIES



Stuffed Pork Chops with Cranberries image

Pork chops, baked or grilled, stuffed with cranberries and pine nuts, served with cranberry sauce.

Provided by POPS OHIO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Chop Recipes     Stuffed

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup dried cranberries
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cups chicken stock
¼ cup white wine
¼ cup red wine
¼ cup cranberry juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 (1-inch thick) pork chops
salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • To prepare the cranberry filling: Soak 1 cup dried cranberries in the boiling water for 20 minutes. Drain the cranberries, reserving 1/4 cup of the water. Place the cranberries, reserved water, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, cinnamon, cloves, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a food processor. Process until finely chopped; set aside.
  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the chicken stock has reduced to half its original volume, about 15 minutes. Add the white wine, red wine, cranberry juice, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Continue cooking until the sauce has reduced by half again, about 10 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut a pocket into the side of each pork chop, about 3/4 of the way through. Stuff each pork chop with the dried cranberry mixture, then season on all sides with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the olive oil in a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Cook the pork chops on one side until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the pork chops over, and cook another few minutes until browned on the other side too.
  • Pour 1 cup of the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Place the skillet in the preheated oven, and bake until the pork is no longer pink in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • To serve, place each pork chop onto a warmed dinner plate, and spoon the sauce from the skillet over top. Sprinkle the pork chops with 2 tablespoons dried cranberries and 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts for decoration. Serve with the remaining cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 147.1 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 57.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 1057.1 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

CRANBERRY-STUFFED PORK CHOPS



Cranberry-Stuffed Pork Chops image

A moist cornbread-cranberry stuffing complements these tender chops from Loree Reininger of Polk City, Florida. The recipe can easily be doubled for company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped pecans
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup corn bread stuffing mix
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons hot water
2 boneless pork loin chops (5 ounces each)
4 teaspoons red currant jelly, warmed

Steps:

  • In a small nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the onion, pecans and garlic in butter until onion is tender. Stir in the stuffing mix, cranberries and water. Remove from the heat., Carefully cut a pocket in each pork chop; stuff with cranberry mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 22-28 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Brush with jelly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips for Cooking the Perfect Cranberry-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin:

- Utilize a sharp knife to slice a pocket into the pork tenderloin that is deep enough to hold the stuffing. - To ensure even cooking, butterfly the pork tenderloin if it is particularly thick. - For a flavorful stuffing, combine dried cranberries, grated apple, chopped pecans, and fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary. - Enhance the stuffing's flavor profile by adding a touch of sweetness with brown sugar or maple syrup and a hint of acidity with lemon zest or balsamic vinegar. - To prevent the stuffing from spilling out during cooking, secure the opening of the pork tenderloin with toothpicks or kitchen twine. - For a crispy and golden-brown exterior, sear the pork tenderloin in a pan with butter or oil before transferring it to the oven. - Place the pork tenderloin on a roasting rack to allow air to circulate and promote even cooking. - Baste the pork tenderloin periodically with its own juices or a mixture of melted butter and herbs to keep it moist and flavorful. - Utilize a meat thermometer to ensure the pork tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium. - Allow the pork tenderloin to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.

Conclusion:

Cranberry-stuffed pork tenderloin is a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of pork with the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of apples. By following the tips and instructions outlined in this article, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen. Experiment with different stuffing variations, such as using dried cherries or apricots instead of cranberries, or adding a touch of spice with ground cinnamon or nutmeg. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner, cranberry-stuffed pork tenderloin is sure to impress your family and friends.

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