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:

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!
- First, season that pork tenderloin like it’s a celebrity walking the red carpet. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and thyme all over it.
- 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.
- Now, add the seasoned pork tenderloin on top of that aromatic onion-garlic goodness.
- 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.
- Set your slow cooker to low and let it work its magic for about 6-8 hours. Patience is key here!
- When the time is up (and your kitchen smells like heaven), carefully remove the pork and slice it up like a true master chef.
- 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!