Slower Cooker Pork Curry with Apples
Slow Cooker Pork Curry with Apples is an irresistible blend of savory and sweet, perfect for an effortless yet flavor-packed dinner. Tender chunks of pork shoulder are slow-cooked to perfection with warm spices like curry powder, cumin, and coriander, while a hint of sweetness from diced apples and creamy coconut milk balances the bold flavors beautifully. This slow cooker recipe is ideal for busy days, as it requires just 20 minutes of prep and delivers a cozy, aromatic curry after hours of hands-free cooking. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice and garnish with fresh cilantro for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to become a staple. Perfect for curry lovers searching for a unique twist, this recipe highlights easy cooking techniques and fragrant ingredients, making it a must-try for fans of slow cooker meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Pork shoulder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp Curry powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked basmati rice (for serving)
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 1.5-inch cubes. Season the pork with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, sear the pork on all sides until browned. Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the minced garlic, grated ginger, and diced onion for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
Stir in the curry powder, cumin, and ground coriander, and toast the spices for 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste and give it a quick stir to combine with the spices and aromatics.
Pour in 1/2 cup of the chicken or vegetable broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.
Add the diced apples, cinnamon stick, remaining broth, and coconut milk to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
Once cooked, remove the cinnamon stick. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the pork curry over warm basmati rice and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.4 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.5 g | 462% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 8459 mg | 368% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.2 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 250.2 g | 500% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 32.7 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 5446 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
