Cranberry Orange Roast Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped

• 1 (15 ounce)  whole berry cranberry sauce
• 3 ounces orange juice
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons chili sauce or barbecue sauce
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. 1

   Rub salt onto pork tenderloin and place in bottom of crock pot. (You may lightly brown it in a small amount of oil, if you wish.).

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, place onion, celery, cranberry sauce, orange juice, dry mustard, cinnamon, lemon juice, honey, brown sugar and chili sauce. Stir and pour over pork tenderloin.

3. 3

   Turn crock pot on high for first hour and then allow to cook an additional 2 to 3 hours. Lift lid and quickly place orange slices over pork without stirring. Cook an additional hour.

4. 4

   In a small bowl mix cornstarch and cold water. Add last 10 minutes of cooking time for thickening purposes.

5. 5

   Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!