Easy Crock Pot Pork Roast With Cranberries ๐๐
Overview:
This delightful recipe for Easy Crock Pot Pork Roast with Cranberries is a savory sensation straight from the pages of Pillsbury’s soup and Crock pot recipe book. It’s a perfect dish for busy weeknights, offering simplicity without compromising on taste. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a mouthwatering pork roast infused with the tart sweetness of cranberries.
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours and 5 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 660.7 per serving
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (based on 10 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
- 1 onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crock Pot:
Sprinkle the sliced onions into a 4-quart crockpot. If you prefer, you can skip the onions, but they add a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.
2. Add the Pork Roast:
Place the boneless pork shoulder on top of the onions in the crockpot. If time allows, you can brown the roast before placing it into the slow cooker for an extra layer of flavor.
3. Create the Cranberry Mixture:
In a small bowl, combine the dried sweetened cranberries, chicken broth, and 1/4 cup of cranberry juice cocktail. Mix well to ensure the cranberries are evenly coated with the liquid.
4. Pour over the Roast:
Pour the cranberry mixture over the pork roast in the crockpot, ensuring that it is evenly distributed. The cranberries will infuse the pork with a delightful sweetness as they cook.
5. Cook Slow and Low:
Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 7-9 hours, or until the pork is tender and cooked through. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a tender and flavorful roast.
6. Rest and Serve:
Once the pork roast is cooked to perfection, carefully transfer it to a serving platter and cover it with foil to keep it warm. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.
7. Make the Cranberry Sauce:
Pour the juices from the crockpot into a medium-sized saucepan. In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup of cranberry juice cocktail with the cornstarch, mixing until smooth. Add this mixture to the juices in the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes bubbly, about 3 minutes.
8. Serve and Enjoy:
Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, serve it alongside the sliced pork roast. The tangy sweetness of the cranberry sauce complements the savory flavor of the pork perfectly, creating a delicious harmony of flavors on your plate.
Note:
If you find yourself craving more of that delectable cranberry sauce, feel free to double the recipe! It’s so irresistibly good that you’ll want to have extra on hand for drizzling over each succulent slice of pork roast.
Conclusion:
With its tender pork, infused with the delightful sweetness of cranberries, this Easy Crock Pot Pork Roast with Cranberries is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or hosting a special occasion, this simple yet flavorful dish is guaranteed to impress. So gather your ingredients, fire up your crockpot, and get ready to savor every delicious bite!
