Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin
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Looking for a delicious Crock Pot recipe for dinner This Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin is amazing! Tender, juicy pork loin that is cooked in a slow cooker all day and then topped with a delicious sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. This Slow Cooker Pork Loin Recipe is easy enough to make during the weeknight for busy nights and fancy enough to spoil dinner guests with.
Crock Pot Pork Loin
Welcome to November. The month of turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce! You can find some of my favorite Thanksgiving Recipes here! What can I say, I love the flavors of fall and all things Thanksgiving!
And cranberries are a must during the season! Sparkling Cranberry Cocktail, Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread Recipe, Apple Cranberry Crisp, Cranberry Fluff, or Cranberry Orange Bread Pudding! Just type in Cranberry and see what you find!
So, in the spirit of all things cranberry, I thought I’d kick the month off right!
I was a bit apprehensive, I won’t lie, I’m not a big fan of canned cranberries! Something about the fact they stay in the form of the can when you open jellied cranberries. Mmmm ya that’s just weird, but I’m so glad I gave this recipe a chance!
Slow Cooker Pork Loin
This slow cooker pork loin is cooked in a yummy cranberry sauce then you make an amazing gravy out of this and by the end of the day it’s so tender it just falls apart! I didn’t know what to think about the cranberries but they were perfect. If you have a pressure cooker, you might like to try my Instant Pot Pork Loin, too!
Grocery list for Crock Pot Pork Loin Recipe
- pork loin
- jellied cranberry sauce
- cranberry juice
- sugar
- mustard
- ground cloves
- cornstarch
The gravy has a hint of sweetness from the cranberries, but it’s not overpowering at all. Plus you hardly have to do anything with this recipe so it’s the perfect addition to your recipe box on those busy weeknights especially when the holidays roll around.
I don’t know about you but it’s more crazy, if that’s possible, at my house around the holidays!
What is the difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin?
- Pork tenderloin is a thin piece of meat. Pork loin is a wide cut, wide enough you can slice steaks from it.
Should pork loin be cooked fat side up or down?
- Cook the pork loin fat side down in your crockpot
Can I put a frozen pork roast in the crockpot?
- You can, you’ll just need to adjust the cooking time. It will take an additional 4-6 hours on low, 2 hours more on high. Best bet to not overcook the meat? Thaw it in the refrigerator the night before.
Steps to make Pork Tenderloin Recipe Slow Cooker
- Place roast in the crockpot.
- In a 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 crockpot to a platter and cover with to keep warm.
- Measure 2 c. of liquid from the crockpot, pour the liquid into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Combine cornstarch and cold water to make a paste, stir paste mixture into the saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened. Serve over the pork.
More of my favorite slow cooker recipes!
- Crock Pot Pulled Pork
- Ranch Crock Pot Roast with Potatoes
- Crock Pot Beef Stew
- Crockpot Shredded Chicken
- Crock Pot Glazed Kielbasa Bites
- Balsamic Crock Pot Roast
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Cranberry Crock Pot Pork Loin Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lb pork loin
- 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/2 c. cranberry juice
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp cold water
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.
Brian K says
Made this for Thanksgiving and wishing I hadn’t. A pork loin is a terrible choice for a dish like this as it’s so lean, it won’t break down very well and will be tough to shred.
The recipe itself isn’t bad, but skip the pork loin. Even something like country style pork ribs will be much better suited for this and will actually fall apart and shred easily. I gave up after attempting to pull the pork as it was so tough and dry, and wished I would have just done a quick roast instead.
Ada says
Brian, I believe you must have used pork tenderloin. The recipe calls for a 3 pound pork loin, know by other names as well. These are larger pieces of meat and much fattier than the lean tenderloin cut you used.
Sharie says
I made this tonight and omg it was delicious!! I cooked mine on low for 6 hours and put it on high for 2 hours. Turned out great!!! Thank you for sharing this! 🙂
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Sharie!
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Julie Evink says
They are safe and sound! I never do anything with them other than alert you to fabulous new recipes from my blog 🙂
Kat Withers says
Thinking of making this for my family, but I was wondering if it becomes sweet or tart after it’s cooked?
I know that’s an odd question,haha, but hubby doesn’t care for sweeter tastes…
Thank you!
Julie Evink says
Kat it actually has a very very mild cranberry flavor to me because I’m not a huge fan of cranberry but really like this!
PATRICIA KUJAWSKI says
can I use a 3lb bone-in-sirloin pork roast
Julie Evink says
Yes I think that would work fine.
Ann McCarthy says
Made this last night and loved it. Cooked it on high for four hours and used fresh cranberries and the last of some jarred lingonberries. Thanks for the recipe!
Emily says
This was delicious!! I don’t usually like pork, but I went back for seconds with this!! =)
Julie Evink says
So glad to hear you liked it Emily!
Seanna says
Have this going in my crock pot for dinner tonight! Did you shred the pork when it was done, or was that just for the photo? Thanks! Super excited to see how my family enjoys this!
Julie Evink says
I did it when I was done. It just kind of fell apart so I went with it!
Adrianne B says
I made a version of this today after finding your recipe on Pinterest. It turned out so well!!
Julie Evink says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Emily says
I have a 5 lb pork loin in the freezer, could I use that in the recipe?
Julie Evink says
Hey Emily! I think that would work fine just make sure to double the sauce and make sure it’s cooked through since it’s a large pork loin!
Jessie says
A few question for you:
1. since I do not use canned cranberry sauce, can I use fresh?
2. Are you using dry mustard, yellow mustard or Dijon mustard?
Julie Evink says
I’m sure you can use fresh but I have never tried it this way. I used yellow mustard!
Kim says
Julie this looks amazing! In the Cranberry Pork loin recipe, is the mustard dried mustard or prepared mustard? Have to try this!
Julie Evink says
Prepared!
Seanna says
Looks delicious! Hoping to try it soon! What kind of mustard do you use? Thx!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I love cooking pork with cranberries! Your pork looks so tender and tasty!
Julie Evink says
Thanks Jessica!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Julie, your pork loin is making my mouth water. It looks delicious. Pinned.
Julie Evink says
Thanks Jennie!