Description
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin is a tender, flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of cranberries with succulent pork, creating a memorable meal perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe allows you to enjoy a hearty dinner with minimal effort, making it ideal for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. Just set it and forget it while your slow cooker works its magic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb pork loin
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown.
- Place the seared pork loin in the slow cooker and scatter chopped onions and minced garlic around it.
- In a bowl, mix fresh cranberries, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, chicken broth, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour the cranberry mixture over the pork loin. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Slice the pork loin and serve with cranberries on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg