Orange Cranberry Pork Loin (roast Pork Loin)

By Becky Hardin

Updated Dec 12, 2025

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This Orange Cranberry Pork Loin is one of my go-to recipes for the perfect holiday main dish! It turns out juicy, delicious, and it looks super festive. This roasted pork recipe always makes a great addition to my Thanksgiving and Christmas tables!

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“I made it for Christmas, it was festive and delicious. Everyone loved it. I’ll definitely make it again.” -Rina

Easy Roast Pork Loin Recipe

Sometimes I’m just not in the mood to make turkey for the holidays, or there’s someone at my table who isn’t a big fan. Either way, this delicious roasted pork looks absolutely beautiful on my dinner table, and no one questions where the turkey is. Juicy, flavorful with hints of orange and cranberry, I think it’s the ultimate way to celebrate the season.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to customize based on whatever’s in my kitchen. Any sauce will work well, whether I use barbecue or teriyaki to add flavor to the pork. I can swap the orange juice for pineapple juice if I want more of a tropical flavor, or apple juice for a milder flavor. The apple cider vinegar can be swapped for white wine for a lighter taste, or balsamic for a richer taste. And if I’m out of marmalade, any jam will work beautifully.

Ingredients1x2x3x

▢ 3 lbs. boneless pork loin roast
▢ 2 tbsp olive oil
▢ 2¼ tsp kosher salt to taste
▢ freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Sauce

▢ ¾ cup orange juice divided
▢ ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
▢ 8 oz. sweet orange marmalade (½ jar)
▢ 7 oz. whole cranberry sauce (½ can)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Take the pork loin out of the fridge so it isn’t cold when it goes in the oven.
Place pork in a shallow roasting pan or grill pan and pat dry with a paper towel. 3 lbs. boneless pork loin roast
Rub all sides with olive oil. 2 tbsp olive oil
Season with salt and pepper on all sides. 2¼ tsp kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Sear each side over high heat for 2 minutes per side.
While searing, make your sauce: In a medium bowl, stir together the ½ cup orange juice, vinegar, marmalade, and cranberry sauce. ¾ cup orange juice, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 8 oz. sweet orange marmalade, 7 oz. whole cranberry sauce
Place seared pork in a large roasting pan and pour sauce over the pork.
Roast for 60-80 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 140-145°F in the most central part of the pork. Baste every 20 minutes in the orange juice mixture.
Remove from oven and place pork on a foil-tented plate to cool/rest for 10 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temp has reached at least 145°F before consuming.
While pork is resting, add the remaining ¼ cup of orange juice to the juices left over from cooking. If your roasting pan is stovetop safe you can just keep all the sauces in the pan or if not, add to a saucepan.
Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce to a simmer while the pork rests.
Slice and serve pork, drizzled with more sauce and garnished with orange slices and fresh cranberries.

Equipment

Roasting Pan

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Orange Cranberry Pork Loin Step by Step

Get the oven going and bring the pork loin to room temperature: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Take the pork loin out of the fridge so it isn’t cold when it goes in the oven.

Prepare the pork : Place 3 lbs. of boneless pork in a shallow roasting pan or grill pan, pat dry with a paper towel, and rub it all over with 2 tbsp of olive oil.

Season with 2¼ tsp kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sear each side over high heat for 2 minutes per side.

Make the sauce: Stir together ½ cup of orange juice, ¼ cup vinegar, 8 oz. marmalade, and 7 oz. cranberry sauce. Place seared pork in a large roasting pan and pour sauce over the pork.

Roast the pork : Roast the pork loin for 60-80 minutes. Baste every 20 minutes in the orange juice mixture. I prefer to roast mine uncovered to make it easier to baste throughout the cooking process. If your roast is browning too much, you can tent it with foil for the remainder of the cook time.

Let the pork rest : Remove the pork from the oven and place it on a foil-tented plate to cool/rest for 10 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached at least 145°F before consuming.

Finish the sauce : While the pork is resting, add the remaining ¼ cup of orange juice to the juices left over from cooking. If your roasting pan is stovetop safe, you can keep all the sauces in the pan, or if not, add them to a saucepan.

Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce to a simmer while the pork rests.

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Serve : Slice and serve pork, drizzled with more sauce and garnished with orange slices and fresh cranberries.

How to Store

Store leftover roast pork loin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 300°F oven covered with foil until warmed through.

Freeze roast pork loin in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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Serving Suggestions

This orange cranberry pork loin roast recipe fits in perfectly with all of my usual holiday sides. I love it served with a simple side of cinnamon and brown sugar topped baked sweet potatoes , or this cheesy potato casserole . For something green, I know everyone loves a green bean casserole , and the kids especially like cheesy broccoli and cauliflower gratin .

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Equipment

Roasting Pan