Here’s a tender, sweet-and-savory Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Cranberry Sauce recipe — perfect for holidays or an easy Sunday dinner.
🐖🍒 Slow Cooker Pork Loin with Cranberry Sauce
🛒 Ingredients
- 2–3 lb pork loin (boneless)
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce (like Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary (or 1 teaspoon fresh)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tablespoon cold water (if thickening)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the pork
Pat pork loin dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
(Optional but recommended): Sear in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2–3 minutes per side to lock in flavor.
2️⃣ Make the cranberry sauce mixture
In a bowl, whisk together:
- Cranberry sauce
- Chicken broth
- Orange juice
- Brown sugar
- Dijon mustard
- Soy sauce
- Garlic
- Rosemary
- Black pepper
3️⃣ Slow cook
- Place pork loin in the slow cooker.
- Pour cranberry mixture over the top.
- Cover and cook:
- LOW: 6–8 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Pork is done when internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
4️⃣ Thicken the sauce (optional)
Remove pork and cover to rest.
Mix cornstarch + cold water, stir into slow cooker juices.
Cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
5️⃣ Slice & serve
Slice pork and spoon warm cranberry sauce over top.
🍽️ What to Serve With It
- Mashed potatoes
- Wild rice
- Roasted Brussels sprouts
- Green beans
- Dinner rolls
💡 Tips
- For a holiday twist, add orange zest or a pinch of cinnamon.
- Leftovers make amazing sandwiches the next day.
- You can substitute fresh cranberries (simmered with sugar) if preferred.
If you’d like, I can also give you a version made with pork tenderloin instead of pork loin (shorter cooking time).
