Pork Loin with Cranberries and Orange

I am not sure from where I saved this recipe.  I periodically check my freezer to make sure I am not forgetting something.  I had purchased a whole boneless pork loin on special awhile back.  We divide in usable pieces and vacuum seal for better savings.  This seemed like a good choice to make since I would be home most of the afternoon.  I thumbed through my recipe box just to remind myself of clipped recipes.  I have a few oranges and I had the other ingredients in the pantry.  This is embarrassingly easy.  No seriously, I can't even pretend I worked hard on this!  It just sounds, looks and tastes elegant.  But, if you want to ruffle your hair, smudge your apron and yawn when your family comes to the table, so they think you slaved all day for them, I won't rat you out!

Pork Loin with Cranberries and Orange
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1 boneless pork loin roast, approx. 3 lbs.
1 T. vegetable oil
1 can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/2 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. orange juice
a few slices of the orange zest
dash of cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In a dutch oven, heat oil.  Brown the meat on both sides.

Stir together the cranberry sauce, cranberries, cinnamon and juice.
Pour over the roast.  Toss in the pieces of zest.

Cover and  place in the center of your oven.  Roast until meat registers 165, approx. 2-1/2 hours.
Allow meat to rest.
Put sauce in a small bowl and serve with sliced roast.

I did a simple roast sweet potato and steamed broccoli.  Tasty, easy and not much clean up!