Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Pork
Curry in the slow cooker? Yes! This slow cooker coconut curry pork is simple and absolutely delicious. The flavors are bold and exciting!
I don’t know about you but I tend to do a lot of the same type of stuff in the slow cooker, and I sometimes forget that it can do more (way more) than beef stew and BBQ pork sandwiches (which are all unquestionably delish).
Today’s coconut curry pork is a perfect example of opening my eyes to bold, new flavors in the ol’ slow cooker.
This meal is so crazy delicious, I don’t even know where to start.
I’m a curry lover through and through with a particular affinity to coconut curries (a few of my faves here, here and here) but even for someone on the fence with coconut curry dishes, this is a winner.
Not only is it completely hands-off (no pre-cooking, just toss it all in the slow cooker with a few little minor pre-whisks), it proves that a slow cooker can make mean work of a unique, traditionally stovetop dish.
This is definitely one of my new favorite meals. In fact, as I type this post, I’m remembering when I made this last, I popped the leftovers into the freezer. Sweeeeeet.
It makes me so very happy when I can look forward to lunch instead of dreading the hunt for food (lunch is my least favorite meal to think about, BTW).
I hope you try this. It may already be in your wheelhouse (curry lovers unite) and won’t require much selling, but if not, I’m encouraging you – and even nudging and pressuring you a bit – to take one teensy tiny little step into new territory.
I think you’ll be very happy with that decision. Easy and ridiculously delicious – that’s kind of a match made in heaven.
Pressure Cooker Fans: I haven’t tried it but I’m suspecting this meal works great in a pressure cooker. If you want to experiment, cut the pork roast into 1- to 2-inch pieces, follow the recipe instructions and combine the same ingredients in the pressure cooker and cook at high pressure for 15 minutes for stovetop pressure cooker and 18 minutes for electric pressure cooker (if you want to keep the roast whole, cook at high pressure for 30-35 minutes or longer – about 15-18 minutes for every inch it is thick). Naturally release the pressure. Lightly shred the pork; stir in the lime/cornstarch mixture and simmer until slightly thickened. If you try it, report back!
What to Serve With This
- Roasted broccoli or Roasted curried cauliflower
- Fresh or grilled pineapple
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Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Pork
Ingredients
- 2 ½ to 3 pounds pork roast (see note)
- 1 large red pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (see note)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Chopped fresh cilantro
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
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Recipe Source: adapted slightly from Rachel M, a reader who sent it to me with rave reviews
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This is super yummy!!
What kind of potatoes do you use? Mashed, or some other way? Thanks!
Mashed or roasted potatoes go great with this meal.
I made this in a 6-quart InstantPot with pork loin that I had cut into 1-inch chunks. I followed the suggestion in Sarah Grimm’s comment about cooking for 23 minutes. I did a quick release of pressure and it was perfect. My family are all wimps when it comes to spicy heat, so I only used half of the called for amount of pepper and of curry. We all agreed two thirds the amount of curry would have been fine. Everyone enjoyed it and I think it tastes even better as a leftover the next day. I served it over rice. Next time I’ll try adding potatoes. Great recipe, Mel!
All of my kids loved this (even the non-curry loving ones). It was a nice change to do it with pork and I needed something to do with the giant pork loin roast from Costco and this fit the bill. I didn’t plan early enough to do it int the slow cooker, so I read the comments, and tried in the IP. Chopped it into 1 inch (ish) chunks, and set it on high for 23 mins. It was falling apart and perfect! Yum! Oh, and finally splurged and bought some curry powder and cinnamon from Penzey’s for my birthday…it should be arriving any day! Can’t wait to try it with your favorite curry spice!
This was so delicious. Thank you! I really think the lime slurry at the end elevated it. We added some red potatoes we had on hand. I am looking forward to tomorrow’s leftovers!!
It is a great recipe. Just love it.
My family loves potatoes in curry, so I put 3 potatoes in it. Used only 7 ounce of coconut mild, but added 7 ounce of cooking wine, because my wife cannot stand meat without wine. Came out just fine.
This recipe looks wonderful! I don’t have a slow cooker – would you have any idea how to convert to just slow cooking in the oven?
You could try 275 degrees for 4-5 hours maybe?
I have a lit of boneless pork chops, could I use those in this recipe?
They might be a bit dry after cooking but you could try.