Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, juicy pork with a vibrant, sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Ideal for family dinners or holiday celebrations, this easy-to-make recipe allows you to spend more time with your loved ones while the slow cooker does all the work. Each bite promises a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless pork loin
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Season the pork loin generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions in oil until golden brown; add minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Place the seasoned pork loin in the slow cooker. Top with cranberry sauce, sautéed onions, garlic, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until tender and falling apart.
- Serve drizzled with extra cranberry sauce from the pot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider searing the pork loin before placing it in the slow cooker. Feel free to swap cranberries with apricots or peaches for a fruity twist.