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.
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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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.