Description
Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin combines tender pork with a luscious cranberry glaze, creating a heartwarming dish perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds boneless pork loin
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- 1. Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- 2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 3. Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to your slow cooker. Place the seasoned pork loin on top. Pour cranberry sauce evenly over everything.
- 4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 5. Ensure the internal temperature of the pork reaches at least 145°F (63°C).
- 6. Once cooked, let the pork rest for about ten minutes before slicing. Drizzle with cranberry sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the pork loin before placing it in the slow cooker. You can add sliced apples or substitute cranberries with apricots for a different twist.