Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
371 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin Recipe
Description
The pork loin cook slow and low in a crock pot, surrounded by a cranberry-based sauce which delivers both sweetness from sugar and tang from cranberry elements, along with mustard and cloves for subtle spice. The long cook time of 6-8 hours on low ensures the pork becomes tender and infused with the sauce flavors.
After cooking, the pork is removed and kept warm while the sauce is reduced and thickened on the stovetop using a cornstarch slurry. This finishing step creates a smooth glaze to serve over the meat. The dish combines the gentle, moist texture of slow cooked pork with the bright, slightly spiced cranberry sauce.
This recipe works well as a main course accompanied by simple sides that complement the sweet and savory pork, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes. The slow cooker method makes it convenient to prepare with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork loin
- 14 oz cranberry sauce jellied
- 1/2 c. cranberry juice
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 tsp cloves ground
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp water cold
Instructions
- Place roast in slow cooker. In a medium size bowl mash cranberry sauce; stir in cranberry juice, sugar and seasoning until mixed. Pour mixture over pork loin. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove pork loin from crock pot to platter and cover with tin foil to keep warm. Measure 2 c. of liquid from the crock pot using as much fat from the liquid as possible. Pour liquid into saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In a small bowl combine cornstarch and cold water to make paste. Stir paste mixture into saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Serve with pork.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 371 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 371kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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