3-Ingredient Cranberry Stuffed Pork Loin Roast (Holiday Dinner Made Easy!)

What’s Awesome About This Recipe

I love this recipe because it’s a change from the usual, you know? Making this pork loin roast for the holidays is something new, helps you escape the turkey doldrums. It’s “fake fancy” – it looks way more fancy than it actually is because it’s only 3 ingredients with some seasonings and you’re off to the holiday races.

Lastly, and I’d say maybe most importantly, is the price. Pork loin goes on special a few times a year, as does the box of stuffing. The cranberries can be found at your local bulk store. Eazy peazy cheapy wheazy.

I know that last thing made no sense, but it rhymed and I like it.

✨Ingredient Highlights

• ✅Pork loin roast – Boneless, juicy, and perfect for stuffing. Aim for 2–3 pounds.
• ✅Boxed stuffing mix – Because we’re not hand-toasting bread cubes for this gig. Savory herb or pork flavor works best.
• ✅Dried cranberries – Sweet, tart, and holiday-ish. They make the stuffing taste fancier than it is.
• ✅Seasonings – Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme.

Eazy Note: Ingredients like common seasonings, oil, water, etc, don’t factor into the ingredient count because most people have those pantry items in their kitchen.

Directions At A Glance

This roast is super easy to put together. You do it once, and you’ll have the hang of it. You’ll be making it for every holiday event. Heck,.. you might even make it for lunch on Tuesday.

1. Butterfly/roll cut the roast and season.
2. Make up the stuffing and spoon it onto the roast.
3. Roll up the roast.
4. Roast the roast.
5. Bask in the praise.
   
   To Butterfly or roll-cut the pork loin:

• Roll-cut method (my favorite): Start about ½ inch up from the bottom on the long side, slice almost all the way across but stop before the edge. Reposition your knife slightly higher, slice back the other way, and continue until the roast can unroll into a large sheet.
• Classic butterfly method: Slice lengthwise through the middle of the roast, stopping before the edge, and open it up like a book.

Either method works for stuffing. (In the recipe card below, there is a video tutorial linked).

Please check the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and directions, and loads of helpful tips to make this perfect every time!

Before You Grab The Knife…..

Here are a few words of wisdom from someone who’s made this time and time again.

• Don’t panic if while you’re rolling up this beauty, some stuffing falls out. Grab a spoon and stuff it back in there, and when you can’t put more in there, let it roast alongside the pork for crispy nuggets of deliciousness.
• The Butterfly Technique doesn’t have to be perfect, so don’t sweat it. Instead of a straight butterfly (where you just open it like a book), I used more of a roll-cut; basically, unrolling the pork roast into a big sheet. Don’t worry if your knife skills aren’t perfect; the stuffing hides everything, and the roll looks extra impressive when sliced.
• I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it till I’m blue in the face – use a meat thermometer. If you don’t have one, GET YOURSELF ONE. They’re not expensive, and it means the difference between dry, chalky swallowing and savory, juicy perfection.

Suggestions For Sides

They say gravy isn’t a beverage, so I suppose it can be considered a side. I personally love a buttery mashed potato side along with some green beans, brussels sprouts, or sweet carrots and peas.

Leftovers and Freezing

Any leftovers you might have stay cozy in the fridge as long as they’re covered up tight, for up to 4 days.

Freezing is an option. I slice the roast with sides and freeze it portions to easily reheat and eat for future me! Kind of like single-portioned freezer meals.

So next time the holidays sneak up on you (or you just want a random Tuesday to feel fancy), pull out this pork roast trick.

It’s only three easy ingredients, zero stress, all the applause. When you make it, don’t forget to snap a pic and tag me – I want to see you outsmarting the holiday dinner!