Cherry-Glazed Roast Pork

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Beth Brandenburger

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 03, 2022

this tender roast looks elegant...yet it's easy to prepare. I use it as a year-round main dish for holidays and entertaining in general. The nicely spiced cherry glaze make a mouthwatering topping.—Beth Brandenburger, Rochester, Minnesota

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Cherry-Glazed Roast Pork

Contest Winner
Yield:12 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
  • 1/4 cup cranberry-raspberry juice
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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Directions

  1. Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the preserves, juice, corn syrup, spices and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup sauce over roast. Bake 20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
  3. Scrape up browned bits and pan drippings; add to remaining sauce. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with roast.