Red Curry Pork with Apple

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Red Curry Pork with Apple recipe—a perfect fusion of savory, spicy, and subtly sweet flavors. Tender, seasoned pork is simmered in a luscious red curry sauce made with creamy coconut milk, aromatic red curry paste, and a hint of umami from fish sauce and brown sugar. The addition of firm, tart apple slices like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp creates a delightful contrast, adding natural sweetness and a crisp texture to this warming dish. Finished with fresh cilantro, red chili, and fragrant kaffir lime leaves, this dish is as stunning as it is satisfying. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a complete meal that’s easy to make yet tastes gourmet. Perfect for fans of Thai-inspired cuisine, this one-pan delight is ready in just 45 minutes and sure to please the entire family!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g boneless pork shoulder
• 3 tbsp red curry paste
• 400 ml coconut milk
• 2 medium apple (preferably firm varieties like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 3 kaffir lime leaves (optional, for garnish)
• 1 small red chili (optional, for garnish)
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• 4 servings jasmine rice (cooked, for serving)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork shoulder into bite-sized slices or cubes. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the red curry paste to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the coconut milk and stir until the curry paste is fully dissolved into the liquid.

Step 6

Add the fish sauce and brown sugar to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the seasoned pork to the skillet. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and cooked through.

Step 8

Once the pork is nearly cooked, add the sliced apple to the skillet. Stir gently and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the apples have softened but still retain some bite.

Step 9

Taste the curry and adjust seasoning, adding a little more fish sauce or sugar if needed.

Step 10

Garnish the dish with chopped cilantro, thinly sliced red chili, and kaffir lime leaves if using.

Step 11

Serve hot with cooked jasmine rice on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1949.6 grams (1949.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2714

Total Fat 129.90g	167%
Saturated Fat 39.90g	200%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 400mg	133%
Sodium 5018mg	218%
Total Carbohydrate 282.50g	103%
Dietary Fiber 12.40g	44%
Total Sugars 77.80g
Protein 110.90g	222%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 222mg	17%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 2640mg	56%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.6%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 41.2%