How to Cook Slow Cooker Cranberry Fig Pork in 5 Minutes

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Slow cooker cranberry fig pork –Hello, fellow kitchen warriors! Are you ready to tackle the challenge of a slow cooker masterpiece that will have your taste buds dancing and your family begging for seconds? Buckle up, because we’re diving into a delicious realm with this Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Cranberries & Orange! Let’s get those aprons on and pots boiling, or, well — slow cooking! 🍽️

Behold the Porky Marvel!

First things first, let’s gaze upon the glory of this dish. Feast your eyes on this culinary delight:

Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloin With Cranberries & Orange

Gathering Your Ingredients

Before we embark on this savory journey, let’s gather what we need to summon this porky goodness. Here’s your ingredient lineup:

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen, no need to get fancy)
  • 1 orange, juiced and zested (because why not give it some pizazz?)
  • 1/4 cup honey (sweeten the deal!)
  • 1 onion, chopped (tears? What tears?!)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (vampires beware!)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (the classic pinch)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (a sprinkle of magic)

Cooking Instructions

All right, my kitchen comrades, let’s get this party started! Follow these simple steps to make a dish that’s bound to blow your socks off… or at least your taste buds!

  1. First, season that pork tenderloin like it’s a celebrity walking the red carpet. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme all over it.
  2. Next, in your trusty slow cooker, toss in the chopped onions and minced garlic. This will give your pork a royal bed to rest on.
  3. Now, add the seasoned pork tenderloin on top of that aromatic onion-garlic goodness.
  4. It’s time for the star of the show — pour the cranberry goodness and freshly squeezed orange juice over the pork, followed by the zesty orange peel and honey.
  5. Set your slow cooker to low and let it work its magic for about 6-8 hours. Patience is key here!
  6. When the time is up (and your kitchen smells like heaven), carefully remove the pork and slice it up like a true master chef.
  7. Serve it up with the cranberry sauce drizzled on top and prepare to bask in the glory of a meal well made!

And voila! You’ve crafted a meal so delectable, it might just become your new go-to slow cooker recipe. Now grab your fork, dig in, and enjoy the oh-so-savory rewards of your hard work. Happy cooking, folks!