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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Dinner » Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin

by Sarah Olson on February 14, 2022 | Updated July 27, 2022 80 Comments

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You won’t believe how tender this slow cooker cranberry pork loin is! Cranberry sauce is combined with onion soup mix in this recipe, and it’s a perfect pair. It’s a wonderful comfort food weeknight meal or can even be the main dish for a holiday dinner.

If you love a good pork loin, then cooking it in the slow cooker is a must! We love this recipe or honey apple pork loin.

cranberry pork in slow cooker, cooked

Why this recipe works

I mix Lipton onion soup mix with cranberry, which helps this dish to taste more savory than sweet. This is one of those three ingredients recipes that you can make any night of the week!

I’m excited to start the holiday recipes with this slow cooker cranberry pork loin. Typically when you think of pairing cranberry with a protein, you think turkey, but surprisingly cranberry is even better with pork!

Recipe Ingredients

ingredients for pork loin on table with text overlay
  • Pork Loin – This is the larger than a pork tenderloin and has a little bit of fat. It has amazing flavor and doesn’t dry out in the slow cooker.
  • Lipton Onion Soup Mix – This adds a punch of onion flavor to the recipe and pairs very well with cranberry
  • Whole Cranberry Sauce – I use one can of whole cranberry in this recipe, though you can use homemade cranberry sauce if you have it.

Step-by-Step Directions

cranberry sauce and onion soup mix in a bowl.

Step One – In a small bowl, add the cranberry sauce and the onion soup mix.

Step Two – Mix these two ingredients until combined.

collage on how to add pork and cranberry onion sauce to slow cooker

Step Three – Add the pork loin to the slow cooker. If your pork loin has a fatty side, place that side down.

Step Four – Pour over the cranberry/onion mixture over the pork loin.

Step Five – Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours.

cooked cranberry pork loin in slow cooker

What To Serve With This Recipe

Choose one or more of these options. Think holiday dinner when serving this.

  • Additional cranberry sauce – we love to serve cold cranberry on the side of this pork just as you would turkey.
  • Rice Pilaf – I make Farmstand Wild Rice Pilaf or Mashed Potatoes
  • Homemade dinner rolls
  • Bacon green beans or green bean casserole
  • Ceaser Salad – Try this ceaser dressing for the BEST ceaser salad, we make it often.
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Variations

  • Cranberry Orange Pork Loin – Add a 1/2 cup of orange marmalade to this recipe, you’ll be amazed how well orange and cranberry go together.
  • Cranberry Pork Loin wirth Sauerkraut – Add 1 bag of sauerkraut around the pork loin. This is for all my sauerkraut lovers!
  • Pineapple Cranberry Pork Loin – Add a drained can of crushed pineapple to this recipe.
  • Flavor burst – Want to add depth of flavor and uniqueness to your recipe? Add one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use homemade cranberry sauce in this recipe?

Yes! I have done this recipe with my homemade slow cooker cranberry sauce and had great results. Use 1 1/2 to 2 cups of fresh cranberry sauce if you have cranberry butter, that works great too!

What can be used instead of Lipton onion soup mix?

You can use a can of Campbell’s French Onion Soup (don’t add water) in place of the powdered mix. Alternatively, you can use a half cup of dried minced onions. If you can’t have onions, skip it!

What other cuts of meat will work?

Try this cranberry and onion mixture over boneless pork ribs, pork butt, or even chicken thighs.

Can jellied cranberry sauce be used?

Yes, use a can of jellied cranberry in this recipe. I know many people don’t like whole cranberry sauce and making this switch won’t affect the recipe at all.

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Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Loin Recipe

4.96 from 62 votes
Delicious holiday cranberry sauce is given a new place on your table in this savory pork loin roast. Onion soup mix gives this roast a wonderful flavor.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours hours
Total Time: 6 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb. pork loin 3-4 lbs
  • 14 oz. can whole cranberry sauce
  • 1 oz. packet Lipton onion soup mix

Optional but recommended for serving

  • 1 can cranberry sauce (whole or jellied) cold cranberry sauce on the side of this pork for serving is AMAZING. Grab another can if you can.
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Instructions:

  • In a small bowl add the cranberry sauce and the onion soup mix, stir until combined.
  • Add the pork loin into the slow cooker.
  • Pour over the cranberry mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Slice and serve with the sauce in the slow cooker.
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Recipe Notes:

Can I use homemade cranberry sauce?
Yes! If you have leftover cranberry sauce, it will work wonderfully in this recipe.
Can I use jellied cranberry sauce?
Yes! Jellied works fine in this recipe and will make a smoother sauce.
What other cuts of meat will work?
Try this cranberry and onion mixture over boneless pork ribs, pork butt, or even chicken thighs.
What can be used instead of Lipton onion soup mix?
You can use a can of Campbell’s French Onion Soup (don’t add water) in place of the powdered mix. Alternatively, you can use a half cup of dried minced onions. If you can’t have onions, skip it!
Variations
  • Cranberry Orange Pork Loin – Add a 1/2 cup of orange marmalade to this recipe, you’ll be amazed how well orange and cranberry go together.
  • Cranberry Pork Loin wirth Sauerkraut – Add 1 bag of sauerkraut around the pork loin. This is for all my sauerkraut lovers!
  • Pineapple Cranberry Pork Loin – Add a drained can of crushed pineapple to this recipe.
  • Flavor burst – Want to add depth of flavor and uniqueness to your recipe? Add one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 8g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 887mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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Other great slow cooker pork loin recipes:

  • Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Sesame Pork Loin
  • Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin
  • Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Loin
  • Slow Cooker Apple Barbecue Pork Loin

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    Comments

    1. Veronica says

      May 2, 2023 at 4:43 pm

      4 stars
      This looks absolutely perfect for me with legs disability on a wheelie walker and cant stand for very long. Mouth is watering. YUMBO!!

      Reply
    2. Tina says

      March 10, 2023 at 9:37 am

      Can I make this in the a instant pot?
      My slow cooker has died! And in waiting for a sale to get a new one

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 10, 2023 at 9:46 am

        Yes, though you’ll probably need to add water.

        Reply
    3. John K says

      March 6, 2023 at 9:52 am

      4 stars
      Excellent recipe! I am curious, though, to what temperature do you intend the pork to cook? I used a remote temperature probe on mine, and it was good to go within 3 hours on low. Whole pork cuts only need to be cooked to 145F internal for food safety nowadays, unless you want to shred it.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 6, 2023 at 10:01 am

        I tend to go past the suggested temp, so yes, it will shred slightly.

        Reply
    4. Joe says

      January 30, 2023 at 8:35 am

      I’ve tried this recipe a few times. Never fails. This time I have a small pork loin, 1.75 Lb. How long do think it should be cooked? Also I’m using a smaller crock pot for this one.

      Reply
    5. Kathy says

      January 16, 2023 at 11:48 am

      how many pounds pet person?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        January 16, 2023 at 1:52 pm

        About a 1/2 pound per person.

        Reply
    6. Karolina says

      December 20, 2022 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I pulled apart the pork as I had lots of yummy liquid and I wanted to absorb it all. Kids and I loved it served over mashed potatoes. A great way to use up all that left over cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving 🙂

      Reply
    7. Katie Smallen says

      December 19, 2022 at 11:54 am

      How long to cook a 6 lb. pork loin roast? Is it possible to cook it on high to reduce the cooking time? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 19, 2022 at 2:14 pm

        If I was cooking on high, I would do about 4.5 hours.

        Reply
    8. Hallie says

      December 18, 2022 at 8:10 am

      This looks delicious and I’m going to make it for Christmas dinner. Can I use the same ingredients to make it more like a pulled pork?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 18, 2022 at 8:21 am

        Yes! I think that would work great.

        Reply
    9. Angela says

      December 7, 2022 at 6:23 pm

      If doing the sauerkraut version do you add it to the crockpot and cook it with everything else or add it when serving?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 7, 2022 at 7:17 pm

        I would add it at the beginning!

        Reply
    10. Gary says

      December 1, 2022 at 7:47 am

      How long can this cook for on low??? Can it go for more than 6hrs?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 1, 2022 at 7:52 am

        You can go 8 hours, though the texture will be very shredded.

        Reply
    11. Brittany says

      November 28, 2022 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      So good!

      Reply
    12. Jane Hosack says

      November 18, 2022 at 11:58 am

      I have a 2 and 1/2 lb boneless pork loin filet. How long should I cook it in the slow cooker?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 18, 2022 at 12:25 pm

        I would do 5 hours on low.

        Reply
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