Cranberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Fall is here. But rather than obsess over pumpkin and spice, I have been drawn to cranberries so far this year. They are beautiful, and I love their sweet tartness. They were a wonderful accompaniment to this pork tenderloin I picked up at Kroger for under five bucks. Made for one easy, low budget Monday night dinner.

Cranberry Glaze:
Ingredients:

• 1 bag cranberries, rinsed
• 1 C water
• 1 C “Just Like Sugar”

Directions:

• Add water and sugar to a medium sauce pan, and bring to a boil, stirring frequently
• Add cranberries, and return to a boil
• Reduce heat and boil 10 minutes
• Place colander over bowl, and strain cranberries, pressing with the back of a spoon.
• Chill 15 minutes, or until needed 

Cranberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin:
Ingredients:

• 1 Pork Tenderloin
• 1 recipe cranberry glaze
•  Salt and pepper

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 425
• Place pork in a glass baking dish or roasting pan, and season with salt and pepper. I was generous with the pepper.
• Cook 15 minutes, and turn.
• Brush pork with 1/2 cranberry glaze, and cook 15 minutes.
• Top with remaining glaze, and cook 10-15 minutes more, until internal temperature reaches 145
• Rest 5 minutes before slicing.