Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Tenderloin

Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Tenderloin is an easy slow cooker pork tenderloin recipe with cranberry that’s perfect for holidays or an everyday meal.

Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry Sauce

Slow cooker meals are delicious, easy to throw together and create an amazing dinner without spending all afternoon in the kitchen.

An easy dinner recipe is helpful any time of the year, especially during the holiday season when time and oven space is tight.

But we don’t suggest saving Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Tenderloin for a special holiday.

It is deliciously effortless and ready for any night of the week.

The tenderloin is moist and flavorful and supplies hints of cranberry tartness and sweetness all in the same bite.

Pair the succulent slices of pork tenderloin with a spring mix salad, green beans, and cornbread stuffing to create a festive meal on a Wednesday night.

Make it again for your next holiday gathering, and serve cranberry pork tenderloin as the main dish.

Your guests will be asking for seconds!

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin
• Whole berry cranberry sauce
• Brown sugar
• Chicken broth
• Apple cider vinegar
• Worcestershire sauce
• Yellow mustard
• Cornstarch
• Garlic
• Salt
• Black pepper

Recipe Tips

• Cooking for a crowd? Place two pork tenderloins in the slow cooker and double ingredients.
• Spray slow cooker with cooking spray before placing tenderloin.
• Start recipe over lunch break and dinner will be ready in 4-4 1/2 hours.

How to cook pork tenderloin with cranberry sauce

Place pork tenderloin in slow cooker.

In a large bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients.

Gently pour the cranberry sauce mixture into the slow cooker.

Cover the top of the tenderloin, and lift the tenderloin to allow the sauce to seep to the underside of the pork.

Close the slow cooker lid and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for approximately 4 hours.

Depending on the size of the tenderloin, the cooking duration will vary.

You must check the internal temperature of the tenderloin.

While still in the slow cooker place a digital meat thermometer in the center of the tenderloin to ensure that the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F.

Remove tenderloin from the slow cooker and place it on the cutting board. Let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.

Scoop the remaining sauce from the slow cooker and drizzle juice over the sliced loin.

How long to cook pork tenderloin in the slow cooker?

If the slow cooker is on the high setting, cook time will be approximately 2 hours.

On the low setting cooking duration may last 4 to 4 1/2 hours.

The most important factor is the internal meat temperature, which reached 145 degrees when tested using a digital meat thermometer.

We suggest using the low setting to allow the cranberry flavor to encompass the tenderloin over time.

What is the best method of cooking pork tenderloin?

When cooked at high heat, pork tenderloin tends to go from juicy to dry in a matter of minutes.

While other recipes suggest a fast and hot cooking method, such as searing, our Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Tenderloin recipe uses the low and slow method.

The cranberry sauce and apple cider vinegar together add enough liquid to maintain the proper amount of moisture in the tenderloin.

Is it better to sear pork tenderloin before roasting or cooking?

Searing a pork tenderloin, especially one that is prepared using a marinade, will build flavor and caramelize a crust on the outside of the meat.

While this helps seal the juices, it is an additional step and not called for in our recipe.

Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Tenderloin is classified in the fix-it-and-forget-it category, the easiest of all recipe preparations.

If you are looking for an easy degree of difficulty stick to slow cooker recipes, they save you time and steps.

What is the most tender pork roast to buy?

Pork Tenderloin is the most tender pork roast.

Not only is the tenderloin the most tender part of the pig, it is the muscle that runs down either side of the backbone.

This pork roast is lean, mild, tender and affordable.

Is pork loin the same as pork tenderloin?

Pork loin roast and pork tenderloin are two different cuts of pork and have distinct characteristics in size, tenderness, and best cooking methods.

Many of the differences between pork loin and pork tenderloin can be seen in this video.

The pork loin roast is a large cut of pork from the back of the pig.

Normally, it comes from the area between the shoulder and the leg.

It often includes a layer of fat on top, which adds flavor and helps keep the meat moist during cooking.

Pork tenderloin is a smaller and learner cut of meat. It’s a long, narrow muscle that runs along the pig’s spine.

Can I slow cook a frozen pork tenderloin?

According to the USDA Slow Cookers and Food Safety guidelines, you should always thaw meat or poultry before putting it in a slow cooker.

It is recommended to thaw meat in the refrigerator before adding in to a slow cooker.

Other recipes to try

Szechuan Pork Tenderloin is an easy stir-fry dinner with tender marinated pork tenderloin, peanuts, and peppers, with ginger, garlic, and chili sauce.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions are succulent, tender cuts of pork tenderloin placed together and wrapped in crispy bacon.