Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Relish

Ingredients


For the pork:

• 1 - 2 ½ pound pork tenderloin
  
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

For the Cranberry Relish:

• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1/3 cup water
  
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  
• 1/3 cup orange juice
  

Directions

1. To prepare the meat, preheat oven to 500 degrees. Place pork tenderloin in glass baking dish lined with aluminum foil. Rub pork with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until internal temperature of meat reaches 160 degrees. Transfer to a cutting board and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest 10 minutes. Slice and serve with cranberry relish.
   
2. To prepare the relish: In a large skillet combine cranberries, sugar, water, zest, and orange juice. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until cranberries pop and relish has a thickened. Serve warm over pork tenderloin slices. Serves 6 to 8.
   

Recipe adapted from Joy of Cooking

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