SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE-CRANBERRY PORK

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Simple, natural, and flavorful. Slow-cooking softens the dried cranberries, perfectly complementing the applesauce. Don't skip the gravy--it makes everything taste even better!

Provided by annie_c

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     100+ Pulled Pork Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch celery, diced
1 (2.5 pound) boneless pork loin roast, halved lengthwise
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup dried cranberries
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup Chinese cooking wine
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
½ cup water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Arrange celery in a layer on the bottom of the slow cooker and spread out the two halves of pork loin on top. Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper over both sides. Spread cranberries on top. Pour applesauce and cooking wine over the roast.
  • Cook on Low until pork is fork-tender, about 8 hours.
  • Lift pork, cranberries, and celery out into a serving dish. Pour remaining cooking liquid into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Mix flour with water until no longer clumpy and add to the saucepan, stirring until gravy is thickened.
  • Shred pork with a fork and pour the gravy on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 221.4 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Patience Ndebele
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the applesauce and cranberries add a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Noemi Gaitan
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I love this recipe! The pork is always cooked perfectly and the applesauce and cranberries add a delicious sweetness and tartness. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Ramadhan Omar
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork is so juicy and tender, and the applesauce and cranberries add a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Roshan Khadka
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pork is so tender and flavorful, and the applesauce and cranberries are a delicious addition. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Shafin Ahmed
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to throw together and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I love the addition of applesauce and cranberries, which add a nice sweetness and tartness.


Danushka Danushka
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great! The applesauce and cranberries added a nice sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


Tartsea Monica Nguseer
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the pork and the applesauce and cranberries. I will definitely be making this again.


Megan Walker
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This was a great recipe! The pork was cooked perfectly and the applesauce and cranberries were a delicious addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Waqas Lovely
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The slow cooker made the pork so juicy and tender, and the applesauce and cranberries added a really nice flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ida Bb
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This recipe was a huge hit with my family! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the applesauce and cranberries added a delicious sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.