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Make your life easier with this 4 ingredient crockpot cranberry pork. It’s easy, delicious and the perfect dinner solution.
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 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
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.
- 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!
What to Serve with 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
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Crockpot Cranberry Pork
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
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Christine says
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.
Carolyn says
Can I use a pork tenderloin but cook it less?
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
You can, it will just require less cooking time.
Lady says
In my opinion, the meat needed a little more seasoning. S&P and a few herbs
GMA2P&J says
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
Leigh Anne says
Hope you enjoy it!
Lolly Jane says
This looks so good!
Leigh Anne says
Thanks girls!