This 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Vintage Cherry Pork is the kind of easy dinner that feels straight out of an old community cookbook, but it still works beautifully for a busy weeknight. The sweet-tart cherry filling melts into a glossy sauce around tender pork, giving you that classic sweet-and-savory combination with almost no prep. It is a great recipe to keep in your back pocket when you want something a little different from the usual slow cooker routine without adding extra work to the day.
Serve this cherry pork over fluffy white rice, buttered egg noodles, or mashed potatoes to catch all of the sauce. For vegetables, simple green beans, roasted carrots, or a crisp side salad balance the sweetness nicely. If you want to lean into the vintage supper-club feel, dinner rolls and applesauce make this meal feel especially cozy.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Vintage Cherry Pork
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless pork loin or pork tenderloin
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 packet (1 ounce) onion soup mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
1. Lightly coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray if desired. Place the pork in the slow cooker.
2. Spread the cherry pie filling over the pork, then sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly on top. Drizzle the Worcestershire sauce over everything.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is tender and cooked through.
4. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice or shred it, then return it to the slow cooker to coat in the sauce, or serve the sauce spooned over the top.
Variations & Tips
Use pork chops: Thick boneless pork chops can work here if that is what you have on hand. Check them earlier since they may cook faster than a larger pork loin and can dry out if left too long.
Make the sauce tangier: If you like a less sweet finish, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard or a splash of red wine vinegar to the slow cooker. That little bit of acidity helps balance the richness of the pork and the sweetness of the filling.
Try it with cranberry: Swap the cherry pie filling for whole berry cranberry sauce for a holiday-style variation that tastes great with the same onion soup mix base. It is especially good with mashed potatoes.
Prep ahead: This is an easy one to assemble the night before. Add everything to the slow cooker insert, cover, and refrigerate if your insert is refrigerator-safe, then place it in the cooker the next day when you are ready to start dinner.
Slice for a neater presentation: Pork loin gives you cleaner slices for serving guests, while pork tenderloin tends to be extra tender and a little more rustic. Either works, so choose based on the texture you prefer.