Cherry Balsamic Pork Loin (2024)

Published: December 13, 2021 | Last Updated: May 15, 2023 | Lisa 21 Comments
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Last Updated May 15th, 2023 at 09:58 am by Lisa

Cherry Balsamic Pork Roast is perfect for family dinner, entertaining, or the holidays. An easy 10-minute prep pork loin recipe that serves a crowd.

One of my favorite ways to entertain for a large dinner party is to serve an elegant beautiful pork loin roast. This happens to be my favorite go-to recipe. It is EASY to make at the last minute with simple ingredients, and always a crowd-pleaser...

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Why This Recipe Works

• The positives of pork loin: It will slice easily (what you want while entertaining or getting dinner on the table), are inexpensive, and are so delicious.
• Easy ingredients:All the ingredients for this recipe are easy to find in your local grocery store.
• Have these ingredients on hand to make entertaining even easier when it comes time for your party.
• Perfect for holidays, parties, or any time of the year: The cherries, rosemary, and oranges definitely say holidays, but this roasted pork loin is perfect to serve year-round for dinner or any get-together.
• The flavor: Cherries, balsamic, rosemary (optional but definitely recommended), and oranges are a heavenly flavor combination.

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Reader Comments

"This recipe is delicious!! I’ve made it with both frozen and fresh cherries. My entire family loves it! Making it tonight for my parents. :)" Helene

" Could this be easier and come out more amazing? I’m not the most coordinated cook so this recipe makes me pretty happy. It is dinner party-worthy and did not cause me dinner party stress. The glaze makes the dish, as does the super easy but totally amazing and rustic presentation." Courtney.

"FANTASTIC!!! Made it last night major hit!!! Pam

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How to Make This Pork Loin Recipe

I love how easily sourced all of the ingredients are, Keep them on hand in your kitchen and whip up this pork loin recipe when you need to impress in a hurry!

• 4-lb pork loin (boneless)

Cherry balsamic glaze ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped brown onion
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 oz cherry preserves
• ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 16 oz. bag frozen cherries pitted

Optional Garnishes

• rosemary sprigs
• fresh or dried orange slices

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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2: Trim pork loin of fat, and lay in a shallow roasting pan (metal or ceramic). Pat dry pork loin using paper towels, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Roast pork loin in the oven for 30 minutes to get the beautiful color on your roast.

Meanwhile, make the cherry pork glaze

Step 4:Mix chopped onion, balsamic vinegar, cherry preserves, allspice, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and frozen cherries in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Note: This can be done ahead and kept in the fridge.

Step 5: After 30 minutes, pull pork loin from the oven, and pour cherry glaze on the roast and around the pan, and finish roasting about 30 minutes more. (Cooking time is 60 minutes total).

Step 6: Transfer pork to platter. Let rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve warm with cherry pan sauce.

PRO TIP: For a thicker cherry sauce,pour cherry sauce from a sheet pan in a small saucepan and heat on low.

What Temperature For Pork Loin?

Boneless pork loin should be cooked to an internal temperature of145°-160° F according to the National Pork Board. Measure with a digital cooking thermometer.

The board advises that "pork today is very lean and shouldn't be overcooked," which is why a digital cooking thermometer is so useful.

More Pork Loin Recipes

Here are some of my favorite easy entertaining and holiday recipes using pork loin.

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