This recipe started with a pork loin in the freezer that we decided to defrost and use. I have been trying to clean out some freezer space as summer comes, so I can fill it up again! I have a bad habit of always buying more at the grocery store, without first looking to see what we have in the freezer. I really need to organize my kitchen again! Cause I think I really have 3 bottles of dijon mustard in my pantry as well!
I was going to add some apples in with this pork, but then I remembered I had some pears I had canned back in 2010, so I decided to use them instead!
When I had canned these I had just cut the pear in slices, and canned them in a sweet tea syrup – vanilla tea to be exact. I had forgotten how good these were! However, for this recipe, a can of pears would work just the same.
Shredded Pork with Pears and Cranberries
Adapted from Sparkrecipes.com
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2-3 pound pork tenderloin
1 15oz can pears
4-6 cloves garlic, peeled
salt/pepper
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup white wine
Place the pork tenderloin in your crockpot, and season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic cloves and the can of pears – including the juice. Add the dried cranberries, and cover with the wine.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours, depending on your crockpot.
Remove the pork from the crockpot and shred with a fork.
Serve with the pear/cranberry mixture on top.
Yum! The juice was really good, and complemented the pork. Although pork and apples (or pears) seems like more of a fall dish, I think this works well anytime of the year!
Happy Monday!
This sounds like an awesome combination! I’ve had pork with apple, but pear sounds yummy too and way more creative
Lisa recently posted..Fit Body Style
I can eat pork and fruit any time of the year too, it is one of my favorite combos. I need to clean out my fridge and freezer this week too, I tend to over buy as well. Have a great week.
Rhonda recently posted..Cabbage and Leek Gratin
I know — I always think — well I’m not 100% sure I have a can of tomatoes so I better get another one … then I end up with 5 of them. lol Happy Monday!
Yum! That’s delicious & appealing.
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Thank you!
I really like that first photo of the pork roast. This recipe sounds wonderful, and those pears sound like a REAL treat.
Lea Ann recently posted..Seafood Skewers with Jalapeno Butter
Thank you! I had a hard time with the pictures, cause I really didn’t like any of them! lol
I wish my husband liked sweet with meat – that sounds incredible!
Biz recently posted..Time to Say Goodbye
ahhhh he doesn’? Boo! I love the combo of flavors. Luckily, my husband will eat pretty much anything!
Oh I agree! There is nothing more delicious than pork and fruit – yum!!!
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Jane, your pork looks amazing! My family of serious pork lovers would swoon over your dinner! Yum.
Have a great week,
E
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Each Monday, when I come here, I think of buying a slow cooker, one of those days… This pork looks delicious, I love the pears and cranberries in it.
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hahaha, thanks!
Yum! We just had pork roast with potatoes and carrots for Sunday supper. The pears sound like a nice pairing though