Jessica Ransom
Our slow-cooked pork and pineapple curry has three easy steps and can be cooked in a slow cooker or the oven.
If you love our pork curry recipe but fancy something a little different, this slow-cooked recipe is a great place to start. The combination of pork and pineapple works brilliantly as the succulent meat compliments the sweet, sharp fruit.
Ingredients
- 1kg lean pork, cubed (we used pork steaks)
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 300ml hot chicken stock
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced
- 1 tbsp mango chutney
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 432g can pineapple chunks in syrup or juice
- 2 bay leaves
- Pilau rice, plain yogurt, mango chutney and coriander leaves, to serve
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Method
- Toss the pork in the flour and salt. Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the meat all over – it’s best to do this in two batches. Spoon the meat onto a plate.
- Cook the onion in the pan until softened. Stir in the curry powder and paprika. Fry for 2 minutes, then return the pork to the pan and add the stock, chilli, mango chutney, Worcestershire sauce, pineapple chunks (including the juice from the can) and the bay leaves.
- Bring to the boil, then tip the mixture into a slow-cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender.
Top tips for making slow-cooked pork and pineapple curry
If you’re worried about the curry being too spicy, serve with some plain yogurt on the side to help cool it down. You can also omit the chilli if you’d prefer.
How can I make this recipe in the oven?
Cook the curry in a casserole dish with a lid in the oven at 150C (130C fan, Gas 3) for 2 hours or until tender. The lid needs to be sealed tightly. You can cover the pot with foil and then press the lid on top if you want to be certain.
Can I make this slow-cooked pork and pineapple curry ahead?
Yes this can be made a couple of days before and then reheated just before serving if you like. In fact, we think it tastes better when made ahead as the flavours intensify.
What do you serve with a pork and pineapple curry?
We like to serve this with fluffy rice but you can serve it with breads like naan or chapati if you like. Garlic flatbread would be another tasty option or some steamed veggies to keep it light.
“I love pineapple in savoury recipes but it’s not to everyone's taste. If you’d prefer to make this curry without the pineapple, swap in some sliced peppers instead.”
Don’t have a slow-cooker? Read food editor Jessica Dady’s Crockpot 3.5L Sizzle & Stew manual slow cooker review and find out exactly why you should invest in one too.
Serve with naan bread and onion bhajis or if you fancy something different, try this Caribbean chicken curry or Wagamama's katsu curry recipe.
