Cranberry Pork Chops for the Crock Pot
Infuse your weeknight dinner routine with a burst of savory-sweet flavor by making these Crock Pot Cranberry Pork Chops. This effortless slow-cooker recipe combines tender, juicy pork chops with a rich, tangy sauce made from whole cranberry sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of aromatic cinnamon. Perfectly balanced with the depth of garlic and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a comforting and elegant main course. The hands-off cooking method ensures the pork is fall-apart tender, while a quick cornstarch slurry creates a luscious, velvety sauce to drizzle over the top. Ready in about 4-7 hours, this crock pot recipe is ideal for busy days yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve alongside mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a hearty, satisfying meal!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pork chops
- 1 can (14 oz) Canned whole cranberry sauce
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cranberry sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Step 3
Place the pork chops in the bottom of the crock pot in a single layer.
Step 4
Pour the cranberry mixture evenly over the pork chops, ensuring they are fully coated.
Step 5
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the pork chops are tender and fully cooked.
Step 6
Once the pork chops are done, carefully remove them from the crock pot and set aside on a serving platter.
Step 7
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry.
Step 8
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the remaining sauce in the crock pot and cook on high for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Step 9
Pour the thickened sauce over the pork chops, garnish as desired (optional), and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1194.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1892.2 |
| Total Fat 80.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 300.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2218.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 185.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 159.0g | |
| Protein 103.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 138.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1720.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories