Spiced Roast Pork with Honey and Cranberry Glaze

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A festive roast pork dish featuring a sweet and tangy honey-cranberry glaze balanced with warm spices, perfect for holiday gatherings. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs pork loin roast, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Rub 3 lbs pork loin roast all over with 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground cloves for a warm spice crust.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 lbs pork loin and sear on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup honey, 1 cup fresh cranberries, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
  4. Step 4: Brush half of the honey-cranberry glaze over the seared pork and transfer skillet to the oven. Roast for 45 minutes, basting with remaining glaze every 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove pork from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve drizzled with any remaining glaze.

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