Slow Cooker Cranberry Pork Tenderloin

A cozy, sweet-tangy crock pot dinner that takes minutes to prep and delivers tender, sliceable pork with a glossy cranberry sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours (HIGH)
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Yield: ~6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork tenderloin

• 2 cans whole berry cranberry sauce

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1/3 cup chicken stock

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

• Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.

2. Place the pork tenderloin in a slow cooker (crock pot). Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the pork.

3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours (or LOW for 3–4 hours) until the pork is just cooked through and tender.

4. Transfer the pork to a cutting board. Stir the sauce in the slow cooker; it will be glossy and slightly thickened. (If you want it thicker, simmer it in a small saucepan for 2–3 minutes.)

5. Slice the pork and serve with plenty of cranberry sauce spooned over the top.

Notes

• Pork is done at an internal temp of 145°F; rest 3–5 minutes before slicing.

• Sauce too tart/sweet? Adjust with a splash more vinegar or a teaspoon of brown sugar to taste.

• Great with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted green beans.