Saucy Pork Chops with Cranberries for the Crock Pot
Transform weeknight dinners with these irresistible Saucy Pork Chops with Cranberries for the Crock Pot! Juicy pork chops are seared to golden perfection and slow-cooked in a rich, tangy-sweet cranberry glaze made with whole cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, and a hint of cinnamon. The addition of soy sauce and brown sugar adds depth to the flavor, while tender slices of onion create a delicious base in the crock pot. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe is perfect for busy schedules, delivering tender, fall-apart pork infused with seasonal flair. Serve these saucy pork chops over creamy mashed potatoes or fluffy rice for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal that’s ideal for any occasion. Perfect for crock pot lovers and fans of sweet-and-savory recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops
- 1 can (14 oz) Canned whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Brown the pork chops on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side) just until lightly seared. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, and minced garlic. Mix well to create the sauce.
Place the sliced onion on the bottom of the crock pot to create a bed for the pork chops.
Layer the seared pork chops over the onion slices in the crock pot.
Pour the cranberry sauce mixture evenly over the pork chops, covering them completely.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and cooked through.
Once done, serve the pork chops with a generous spoonful of the cranberry sauce from the crock pot over the top. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 483 mg | 10% | |
*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.
