Cranberry Pork Crock Pot
Transform weeknight dinners with this irresistible Cranberry Pork Crock Pot recipe—a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors slow-cooked to perfection. Featuring tender pork loin infused with a rich glaze of whole berry cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and aromatic herbs like thyme and garlic, this dish is as comforting as it is elegant. The slow cooker does all the work, ensuring the pork becomes fall-apart tender while a luscious, tangy cranberry sauce thickened with cornstarch elevates every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe makes an ideal choice for busy weekdays or special occasions. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for an unforgettable meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Pork loin
- 14 ounces Cranberry sauce (whole berry)
- 1 packet Dry onion soup mix
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.25 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork loin and set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix, soy sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the glaze.
Place the pork loin in the bottom of the crock pot.
Pour the cranberry glaze mixture evenly over the pork loin, ensuring it is fully coated.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Once the pork is fully cooked and tender, remove it from the crock pot and transfer it to a serving platter. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Strain the cooking liquid from the crock pot into a small saucepan.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Heat the saucepan with the cooking liquid over medium heat and whisk in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has reached your desired consistency.
Slice the pork loin and serve it with the cranberry sauce drizzled on top. Pair with your favorite sides like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.6 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.4 g | 227% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 717 mg | 239% | |
| Sodium | 3659 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.3 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.5 g | ||
| Protein | 251.7 g | 503% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 4252 mg | 90% | |
*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.
