Cranberry Braised Pork Loin
Yield: 4 Servings
1 Pork Loin - 3 Lbs
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Crushed Pink Peppercorns
1 Teaspoon French Grey Salt
2 Cloves Garlic
1/2 Cup Cranberry Butter
2 Cups Rose’ Wine
1 Tablespoon Country French Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Fleur De Sel
1 Teaspoon Ground Tellicherry Peppercorns
Cranberries, herbs, and pork loin - this recipe has all the makings of a perfect holiday recipe. Not only is the flavor sure to impress and amaze, but the colors and textures add to the festive spirit. Your guests are may well believe this is the best dish they've ever tasted! There's just not much more to say than that!
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Liberally season pork with French Grey Sea Salt and Pink Peppercorns. Heat olive oil in large sauté pan placed over medium high heat. Add pork and brown on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
Deglaze the sauté pan with wine; add cranberry butter, seasoning blend and and wine. Cook mixture until liquids have reduced by half.
Return the pork to the saute' pan. Pour the reduced wine mixture over the top. Cover pan with aluminum foil and place on middle rack in preheated oven.
Roast at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees. Continue to roast for another 45-55 minutes until temperature reads 140 degrees. Check periodically and add more water to pan as necessary to keep the meat moist.
Move meat to a large serving platter and tent lightly with foil. To make a pan gravy, use an immersion blender to blend the pan juices until smooth. Add water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Season as desired with Fleur De Sel and Tellicherry Peppercorns.
Slice meat and drizzle with pan sauce before serving.
MorningStar Kitchen Seasonings Featured in this Recipe
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Pink Peppercorns
While they have a fresh,
peppery flavor, pink
peppercorns are not pepper.
They are the fruit of a Brazilian tree that is part of the cashew/mango family. Their sweet, mild flavor works well in delicate sauces, as well as in seafood and poultry dishes. Crush with a mortar and pestle.
French Grey
Sea Salt
With its artisanal, Old
World appeal, French
Grey sea salt is a favorite of professional chefs. Hand harvested from mineral-rich salt beds, we believe this one is the perfect salt for accomplished Home Chefs as well.
Country French
Seasoning
Our Country French
seasoning blend is a
must-have for every Home Chef. Adapted from the traditional French bouquet garni, it is perfect when you want to create soups, stocks, and stews with a French flare. And it essential for dishes like Beef Burgundy, Osso Bucco, Carbonnade, Roasted Chicken, and more!
Tellicherry
Peppercorns
No Home Chef's kitchen is
complete without Tellicherry
peppercorns, which are considered the finest pepper in the world. Left on the vine longer than other black peppercorns, these berries are given time to develop their complex, robust flavor to develop more fully.
Fleur de Sel
Delicately harvested by
hand before its crystals reach
the bottom of the salt pan, our
Fleur de Sel is a must-have for every discerning Home Chef. Used primarily as a finishing salt, it is meant for sprinkling on top of your most special recipes just before serving.
Mulling Spices
When chilly nights arrive,
there's nothing quite like a
cup of hot mulled cider, tea,
or wine - enjoyed by a blazing fire. Our Mulling Spice is the perfect blend of ingredients to satisfy your cravings. Steep for 30-45 minutes, strain, and enjoy.
Hawaiian Alaea
Sea Salt
Harvested from Hawaii's
clay-lined salt ponds, this salt
is ideal for Home Chefs who want to distinguish themselves. It locks in the moisture and flavor of grilled and roasted meats; and its robust earthy and sweet flavors make it perfect for brines, rubs, marinades, and more.
