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Crockpot Cranberry Pork Loin Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Crockpot Cranberry Pork Loin is a simple yet flavorful slow-cooked meal featuring tender pork loin simmered with savory onion soup mix, celery, garlic, and a tangy-sweet cranberry sauce. Perfectly complemented by butter and dried thyme, it yields a juicy, aromatic roast that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes and fresh herbs for garnish.

Ingredients

Pork and Seasonings

  • 4¼ lb pork loin
  • 1/2 oz dry onion soup mix (OR 1 teaspoon dried onion powder and 1 teaspoon salt)
  • ½ tsp dried thyme

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Sauces and Fats

  • 14 oz can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter, sliced

To Serve

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pork: Place the pork loin in the crockpot and sprinkle evenly with the dry onion soup mix or the alternative mixture of dried onion powder and salt. This coats the meat with flavor right from the start.
  2. Add Vegetables and Aromatics: Arrange the diced onion, sliced celery, and minced garlic around the pork loin inside the crockpot. These ingredients build a flavorful base.
  3. Top with Cranberry Sauce and Butter: Spoon the whole berry cranberry sauce over the pork, then distribute the butter slices on top. Sprinkle the dried thyme over everything to add thyme’s warm, herbal notes.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours. This slow cooking method ensures the pork absorbs all the flavors and becomes tender.
  5. Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to verify that the internal temperature of the pork has reached 145°F, indicating it is safely cooked and juicy.
  6. Slice and Serve: Remove the pork loin from the crockpot and slice or shred it. Serve it with the cranberry sauce from the crockpot spooned over the top and garnish with fresh herbs for a bright, fresh finish.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use whole berry cranberry sauce rather than jellied.
  • The butter helps create a rich sauce and keeps the pork moist.
  • Serve alongside creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the cranberry sauce.
  • If you prefer, you can substitute chicken thighs for pork loin but adjust cook time accordingly.
  • Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/crockpot-cranberry-pork-loin-recipe/