Cranberry Pork Chops for the Crock Pot
Infuse your weeknight dinner routine with a burst of savory-sweet flavor by making these Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Chops. This effortless slow-cooker recipe combines tender, juicy pork chops with a rich, tangy sauce made from whole cranberry sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of aromatic cinnamon. Perfectly balanced with the depth of garlic and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting and elegant main course. The hands-off cooking method ensures the pork is fall-apart tender, while a quick cornstarch slurry creates a luscious, velvety sauce to drizzle over the top. Ready in about 4-7 hours, this crock pot recipe is ideal for busy days yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve alongside mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a hearty, satisfying meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops
- 1 can (14 oz) Canned whole cranberry sauce
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Place the pork chops in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and fully cooked.
Once the pork chops are done, carefully remove them from the crock pot and set aside on a serving platter.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining sauce in the crock pot and cook on high for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Pour the thickened sauce over the pork chops, garnish as desired (optional), and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 80.7 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2219 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.2 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.0 g | ||
| Protein | 103.0 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1720 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
