Description
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin is a delightful dish that seamlessly blends sweet and savory flavors. As the pork loin simmers in a rich cranberry sauce, your kitchen fills with an enchanting aroma that beckons everyone to the table. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe ensures tender, juicy meat that will have your family asking for seconds. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a meal that’s not only delicious but also visually stunning, thanks to the vibrant cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs pork loin (lean cut)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (preferably homemade)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil. Sear each side of the pork loin for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cranberry sauce, minced garlic, chopped onion, thyme, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Place the seared pork loin in the slow cooker and pour the sauce mixture over it.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 6-8 hours until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Slice the pork loin and serve with additional sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg