The rich flavor of sesame oil and the kick of fish sauce and lemon grass enhance this tender slow-simmered pork curry.
Savory Curried Pork
- Prep Time 30 min
- Total 2 hr 0 min
- Servings 4
- Ingredients 13
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork boneless shoulder
- 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 stalk lemon grass, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Hot cooked rice, if desired
- Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Remove fat from pork. Cut pork into 2-inch cubes. In blender, place onion, garlic, gingerroot, turmeric and red pepper. Cover; blend on medium-high speed about 1 minute, stopping blender frequently to scrape sides, until smooth.
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Step2In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oils over medium heat. Gradually and carefully pour blended mixture into oil (oil will spatter). Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step3Stir in pork, tomatoes, lemon grass and fish sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender. Serve over rice; garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
415
Calories
27 g
Total Fat
35 g
Protein
10 g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 415
- Calories from Fat
- 245
- Total Fat
- 27 g
- Saturated Fat
- 8 g
- Cholesterol
- 100 mg
- Sodium
- 230 mg
- Potassium
- 750 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 10 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 2 g
- Protein
- 35 g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 10%
- 10%
- Vitamin C
- 14%
- 14%
- Calcium
- 4%
- 4%
- Iron
- 12%
- 12%
Exchanges:
2 Vegetable;Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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