Description
Experience the delightful combination of tender pork and tangy cranberry sauce in this easy slow cooker recipe. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless pork loin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen if out of season)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and utensils, including a slow cooker.
- Rub the pork loin generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together fresh cranberries, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Place the seasoned pork loin into the slow cooker. Pour the cranberry sauce over it, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with additional sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider searing the pork loin in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. Experiment with ingredient variations by substituting cranberries with apricots or adding chopped apples for sweetness.