Description
This Cranberry Pork Loin recipe features a tender and flavorful pork loin slow-cooked in a savory blend of dry onion soup mix, French dressing, and tangy cranberry sauce, resulting in a perfect balance of sweet and savory with a festive flair. Garnished with dried cranberries and fresh parsley, it makes a delightful main course for family dinners or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 5 pound pork loin
- 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1 cup French dressing
- 14 ounce cranberry sauce
Garnish
- Dried cranberries (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Loin: Place the 5-pound pork loin in the slow cooker, ensuring it lays evenly at the bottom.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the dry onion soup mix, French dressing, and cranberry sauce thoroughly until well blended.
- Coat the Pork: Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the pork loin, making sure it is well-covered.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
- Serve: Once cooked, spoon additional cranberry sauce over the pork loin before serving to enhance the flavor.
- Garnish: Sprinkle dried cranberries and fresh parsley on top for a colorful and festive presentation.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the pork loin in the sauce mixture for a few hours before cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- If fresh parsley is unavailable, dried parsley can be used as a substitute.
