• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Free Instant Pot Recipe Guide! download now!

FREE 5 Instant Pot Meals in 5 Minutes E Course!


Thank you for subscribing!


Your Homebased Mom

  • About
  • Latest
  • Contact
NEW! Watch on youtube!

Your Homebased Mom

Leigh Anne Wilkes

  • Recipes
    • Course
      • Appetizers
      • Beverages
      • Bread
      • Breakfast and Brunch
      • Dessert
        • Bars and Brownies
        • Cake
        • Candy and Treats
        • Cookies
        • Ice Cream
        • Pie
      • Main Dishes
      • Salads
      • Sandwiches and Burgers
      • Sauces and Dressings
      • Side Dishes
      • Soup
    • Cooking Method
      • Crock Pot
      • Grilling
      • Instant Pot
      • One Pan
      • Oven
      • Quick and Easy
      • Recipes for Two
    • Ingredients
      • Beef
      • Eggs
      • Pasta
      • Pork
      • Poultry
        • Chicken
        • Turkey
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten Free
    • Cuisine
      • American
      • Asian
      • European
      • Indian
      • Italian
      • Mediterranean
      • Mexican
    • Holiday
      • New Year’s Eve
      • Valentine’s Day
      • St. Patrick’s Day
      • Easter
      • 4th of July
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
  • Travel
    • Europe
    • United States
      • New York City
      • Portland
    • What To Wear
  • Life
    • Home
    • Party Ideas
    • Empty Nesters
    • Church
      • Activity Day
      • Relief Society
    • Organizational Tips
    • Recommended Reads
  • New? Start Here
  • Subscribe for weekly recipes

    FREE 5 Instant Pot Meals in 5 Minutes E Course!


    Thank you for subscribing!


Recipe Finder

  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Bread
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Dessert
    • Main Dishes
    • Salads
    • Sandwiches and Burgers
    • Sauces and Dressings
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup
  • Cooking Method
    • Oven
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • One Pan
    • Quick and Easy
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Eggs
    • Pasta
    • Pork
    • Poultry
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten Free
  • Cuisine
    • American
    • Asian
    • European
    • Indian
    • Italian
    • Mediterranean
    • Mexican
  • Holiday
    • New Year’s Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • 4th of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
Home / Latest Posts / Recipes / Ingredients / Pork / Cranberry Pork

Cranberry Pork

Jump to Recipe Share
Share on:
By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 7/21/21Updated: 2/13/24

This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure policy here.

cranberry pork on a white platter

Make your life easier with this 4 ingredient crockpot cranberry pork . It’s easy, delicious and the perfect dinner solution.

overhead shot of crock pot cranberry pork

Why You’ll Love This Recipe.

You only need 4 Ingredients! How easy is that!!!

It makes a perfect freezer meal. Put all the ingredients into a freezer zippered bag and then all you have to do is pull it out of the freezer and pop it into the crock pot. You can even put it in frozen!

cranberry pork on a plate

Cranberry Pork Ingredients

  • Pork Shoulder Roast. You can also use a pork butt, pork loin roast or a Boston Butt
  • Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
  • Honey
  • Minced Onion
Ingredients for Cranberry Pork

How to Make Cranberry Pork

  • Place pork roast into the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, mix together one can of cranberry, honey and minced onion. Save one can of cranberry for later.
  • Pour over pork roast in the slow cooker.
cranberry pork ingredients in slow cooker
  • Cook for 6-8 hours on low until pork is tender and pulls apart. You can also slice it if you prefer.
  • Add some of the remaining juices into the other can of cranberry sauce to make it a nice spreading consistency.

How to Serve

  • Place shredded or sliced pork onto a serving platter.
  • Pour cranberry sauce mixture (with juices added) over the top.
  • It would also be delicious served as a sandwich!
overhead shot of cranberry pork roast

What to Serve with Cranberry Pork:

  • Smashed Potatoes
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Spinach Fruit Salad
  • Celestial Salad
platter of cranberry pork

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know pork is done?

The National Pork Board says that pork is fully cooked at between 145 degrees F and 160 degrees F.

Should I sear the pork before putting it in the crock pot?

If you have the time and want to do so, go for it! I have found that it is not necessary though and the cranberry pork has plenty of flavors without searing.

Can I use homemade cranberry sauce in this recipe?

Absolutely! You need 1 1/2 – 2 cups of cranberry sauce

Other favorite crock pot recipes:

  • Cranberry Orange Cookies
  • Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
  • Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
  • Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
  • Cranberry Salsa

Be sure and follow me over on You Tube for weekly cooking demos.

5 from 4 votes
overhead shot of crock pot cranberry pork

Crockpot Cranberry Pork

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Make your life easier with this 4 ingredient crockpot cranberry pork . It's easy and delicious and the perfect dinner solution.
serves: 8 servings
Prep:5 minutes minutes
Cook:6 hours hours
Total:6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Rate Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2.5 – 3 lb. pork shoulder roast boston butt or pork butt
  • 2 15 oz. whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp dried minced onion

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except for one can of cranberry sauce into slow cooker
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours or until pork shreds easily with a fork
  • Add about 1/4 cup of the liquid left in the slow cooker into the remaining can of cranberry sauce to make a nice sauce for the top of the cranberry.
  • Serve pork with cranberry sauce on top

Tips & Notes:

If you have the time and want to do so, go for it! I have found that it is not necessary though and the cranberry pork has plenty of flavors without searing.

Recommended Products

Slow Cooker (6qt)
Slow Cooker Liners
Measuring Spoons

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 498kcal (25%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 61g (122%) Fat: 22g (34%) Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 209mg (70%) Sodium: 238mg (10%) Potassium: 1089mg (31%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 9g (10%) Vitamin A: 19IU Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 48mg (5%) Iron: 4mg (22%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Dish
Cuisine:American
overhead shot of crock pot cranberry pork
Did you make this?I love seeing what you made. Be sure to share a picture and tag @yourhomebasedmom on social media!
Tag on Insta! Leave a Rating
Previous Post
Spinach Fruit Salad
Next Post
Lemon Snow Pudding

Reader Interactions

5 from 4 votes (3 ratings without comment)

Leave a Review Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Made this? Rate this recipe:




  1. Christine says

    Posted on 7/27 at 12:41 pm

    Thank you for this recipe, Leigh Anne! We really enjoyed eating this last night. we seasoned the roast and then seared it first. It came out perfectly.

    Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    Posted on 7/21 at 12:42 pm

    Can I use a pork tenderloin but cook it less?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 7/21 at 12:55 pm

      You can, it will just require less cooking time.

      Reply
  3. Lady says

    Posted on 9/30 at 3:28 am

    In my opinion, the meat needed a little more seasoning. S&P and a few herbs

    Reply
  4. GMA2P&J says

    Posted on 1/9 at 8:48 am

    Thanks Leigh Anne
    Had a frozen pork loin so I quickly defrosted it and into the slow cooker it went. I was lucky to have the other few items required
    Hoping this will be a nice warm meal tonight
    How super easy
    Will let you know what I think

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 1/9 at 9:10 am

      Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Lolly Jane says

    Posted on 1/8 at 10:41 am

    This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 1/9 at 9:11 am

      Thanks girls!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Seasonal Posts

hand holding a s'mores ice cream cone

S’mores ice Cream

two cones with malted milk ice cream on them

Malted Milk Ice Cream

Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe

Homemade Salted Caramel Ice Cream

dish of lemon meringue ice cream

Lemon Meringue Ice Cream

Most Popular Posts

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Herb Rice

Crock Pot 5 ingredient Pork Roast sliced

Crock Pot Pork Roast

rolls in a white pan

30 Minute Rolls

Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Trending Now

overhead shot of cinnamon rolls

One Hour Cinnamon Rolls

plate of smashed potatoes and a fork

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

overhead shot of bowl of almond chicken

Almond Chicken

baked riblets

Easy Oven Baked Riblets

No knead bread in a pan

Instant Pot Bread

Tomato tart pieces

Easy Tomato Tart

spoon full of mac and cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Almond Torte

  • Crock Pot
  • Instant Pot
  • Chicken
  • Breakfast
  • Appetizers
  • Bread
  • Salad
  • Dessert

Order my Cookbook, Holiday Slow Cooker!

Buy Now!
Back to Top
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Contact
© 2013–2025 Leigh Anne Wilkes Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.