Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest and sage in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Set aside 1 cup glaze to serve with cooked pork.
Place pork roast in a 13x9-inch roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 160ºF on a meat thermometer. Baste frequently during baking with remaining glaze. Discard any unused basting glaze.
Let roast stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve glaze either warm or room temperature. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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