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Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin

5.5 hr slow cooker · 10 min hands-on4 servings🍳 slow cookerPicky-eater safe bet: fruit$16.00480 cal · 46g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless pork loin roast3 lb
  • whole berry cranberry sauce1 can
  • Dijon mustard2 tbsp
  • brown sugar2 tbsp
  • orange juice½ cup
  • red onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper½ tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the pork loin all over with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Slice the red onion into the slow cooker, add the garlic, and set the pork on top.

  3. 3

    Whisk the cranberry sauce, Dijon, brown sugar, and orange juice and spoon it over the pork.

  4. 4

    Cover and cook on LOW for 5-5.5 hours, until the center reads 145°F. Pork loin is lean, so check early rather than late.

  5. 5

    Rest the pork for 10 minutes, then slice it about 1/2 inch thick.

  6. 6

    Stir the onions and sauce together and spoon over the slices. Serve with mashed potatoes or green beans.

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