Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Pork
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Pork
Description
This recipe uses a 2.5 to 3 pound pork roast cooked low and slow with diced red pepper and onion in a blend of light coconut milk, brown sugar, curry powder, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. The slow cooker method gently cooks the pork until it can be shredded easily with forks, allowing the flavors to meld into the meat and sauce.
Once the pork is tender and shredded, a cornstarch and lime juice mixture is added to thicken the sauce slightly. The dish provides a balance of creamy coconut richness, mild sweetness, and warm curry spices. Chopped fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal finishing touch.
Serving over cooked potatoes, rice, or quinoa creates a satisfying meal. The recipe notes recommend a sweet curry powder and mention that either pork shoulder or boneless pork loin can be used, with shoulder offering a slightly more tender result.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ to 3 to 3 pounds pork roast see note
- 1 large red pepper diced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup onion diced
- 1 (14-ounce) (14-ounce) can coconut milk light
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon curry powder see note
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- cilantro chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Spray the insert of a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add the pork, red pepper, and onion. In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the coconut milk, garlic, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours (exact time will depend on the size of your pork roast).
- When the pork is tender, use two forks and coarsely shred the pork in the slow cooker into pieces. Mix the cornstarch and lime juice together in a small bowl and stir into the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve over cooked potatoes, rice or quinoa, and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- The recipe works well with both boneless pork loin and pork shoulder; shoulder tends to be more tender due to higher fat content.
- Choose a curry powder that suits your taste; a mild, sweet curry powder is recommended to avoid overly spicy heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 404mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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