The Easiest Slow Cooker Spicy Pork Curry Your Family Will Love
Craving something spicy but don’t know what to choose? Let me introduce you to Spicy Pork Curry Recipe! It’s cooked on my best cooking friend: the slow cooker, so no need to fuss over your dish. Can’t say this enough. The Slow Cooker is a mom’s dream come true for busy days. Throw all your ingredients in and let that baby do the work for you. Before you know it, your home will be filled with the cozy aroma of simmering spices.
Now I know what you’re thinking – curry seems fussy to make, right? All those herbs and spices to measure out just seem like a hassle after a long day. Well friends, I’m here to tell you that slow cooker pork curry is so simple, even your pickiest eaters will be begging for seconds. No prior curry cooking experience needed!
The slow cooker tames even the fiercest of curries. It gently simmers the ingredients so all the flavors meld together in perfect harmony. No scorched spices or ingredients sticking to the bottom of the pan to scrub. Set it and forget it, moms!
So read on for my fail-proof, super easy slow cooker spicy pork curry recipe. Trust me – your family will be so surprised because they just see you watching Netflix and they’ll think you spent all day in the kitchen slaving over a hot stove. But we’ll keep that our little secret ;)
How To Cook Spicy Pork Curry Recipe
Ingredients
Shopping List:
- – 1 cup water
- – 1 chicken cube
- – 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- – 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
- – 1/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter
- – 1 kilo pork kasim
- – 1/4 cup peas or pre fried carrots and potatoes (optional)
Pantry Staples:
- – 1 tablespoon minced onion
- – 3 cloves garlic
- – 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- – 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- – 1/4 teaspoon salt
- – 2 tablespoons curry powder
- – 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Tools:
- – Slow cooker
- – Mixing bowl
- – Spoon
Instructions
- Cut pork into 1-inch strips.
- Saute onions, garlic in cooking oil. Add spices (rosemary, thyme), and chicken cubes. Add curry powder and cayenne (if using). Saute until fragrant. **(You may do this directly on your slow cooker if you have the saute function.)**
- Add 1 cup of coconut milk. Stir to combine.
- Brown meat in a separate pan. Arrange in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low heat for 6-8 hours, (or on high up to 4 hours) until pork is very tender.
- Add vegetables during the last hour (if using)
- Stir in remaining 1/4 cup coconut milk and peanut butter. Add salt according to taste. Cover and cook 30 more minutes to thicken sauce..
Notes
PS: Garam masala works fine to replace curry. Remove rosemary and thyme if using garam masala.
You can use the same recipe to cook on a stovetop.
Nutritional Benefits: High in protein and healthy fats. Coconut milk and peanut butter add healthy fats and flavor. Curry spices have anti-inflammatory properties.
Tips: Serve over rice to soak up the rich and creamy sauce. Pairs well with a simple side salad.
For vegetarians: Omit pork and add 1 package extra-firm tofu or 1 can coconut milk-based soup.
Leftovers: Refrigerate for 3-4 days. Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Reheat in saucepan over medium-low until warmed through.
And just like that, you’ve got a delicious, comforting spicy pork curry on the table. I promise this will become your new easiest weeknight meal. The slow cooker does all the work so you can relax!
Now if there’s one thing I’ve learned as a mom of teenagers, it’s that you’ve got to pack in as much veggies as you can to keep those kiddos healthy and happy. No problem – this curry is so flavorful on its own that you can easily sneak in some extra nutrients. Try stirring in bell peppers, carrots, potatoes or chickpeas during the last 1 hour of cook time. The slow cooker will soften them up so no they soak up all the flavors and your kids ends up eating them as well. Shh!
For those of you who like things on the spicy side, feel free to add more cayenne according to your taste. You may even use our siling pansigang for an extra delish flavor and kick! You can also serve the curry with hot sauce or chili garlic sauce on the side. Just be warned – these extras pack some serious heat! Have some garlic yogurt as a side, just in case.
Oh and one more tip – double or triple the recipe and freeze portions for easy, fuss-free weeknights ahead. The curry actually improves in flavor the longer it hangs out in your freezer. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop. Now how’s that for easy?
Give it a whirl, moms! I promise it’ll become your new go-to weeknight dinner hack. Then come back and let me know how much your crew loves it in the comments below.
Remember friends – building community is what motherhood’s all about. We’ve got to support each other however we can! So share your favorite curry tips and cooking hacks in the comments. Who knows, you just might help another busy mom out there.
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I hope you all enjoy slow cooker pork curry as much as my boys and I do. Now pass me another helping, por favor!
