What You’ll Need
- Pork loin. Use a 2- to 2½-pound pork loin roast. Its thickness will affect how quickly the center cooks.
- Whole berry cranberry sauce. Use one 14-ounce can. The berries give the finished sauce some texture.
- Dry onion soup mix. Sprinkle one packet evenly over the cranberry sauce to season the roast and balance the sweetness.
How to Keep Slow Cooker Pork Loin Tender
Pork loin is lean, so start checking the temperature before the end of the cooking window. Insert a food thermometer into the center of the thickest part. When it reaches 145°F (63°C), transfer the roast to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 3 minutes. Slice across the grain and spoon the cranberry sauce over the pork just before serving.
What to Serve with Cranberry Pork Loin
Serve the pork with mashed potatoes or rice to catch the sauce. Green beans or roasted Brussels sprouts go well with the sweet-tart cranberries.
3-Ingredient Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Loin Recipe Card
Slow-cooked pork loin served in slices with a whole berry cranberry and onion sauce.
- Prep time — About 5 minutes
- Cook time — About 6 to 7 hours on LOW or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH. Check for doneness early.
- Rest time — At least 3 minutes
- Servings — 6
Ingredients
- 1 pork loin roast (2 to 2½ pounds)
- 1 can (14 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 packet (1 ounce) dry onion soup mix
Instructions
- Lightly coat the slow cooker insert with nonstick spray, if desired. Place the pork loin in the crock.
- Spread the cranberry sauce over the pork and sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW or HIGH, using the listed times as a guide. Start checking early and remove the pork when the thickest part reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board and rest for at least 3 minutes. Slice across the grain.
- Stir the cranberry sauce and cooking juices together in the crock, then spoon the sauce over the sliced pork and serve warm.