Coconut-Braised Plantain and Pork Breakfast Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

A flavorful skillet breakfast of tender pork browned and simmered with ripe plantains in coconut milk and warming spices. This Caribbean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, combines pork shoulder, diced, ripe plantains, coconut oil into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 3, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 10 oz, cut into 1-inch cubes pork shoulder, diced
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds ripe plantains
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (full fat)
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 10 ounces diced pork shoulder and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Remove the pork and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced plantains (2 medium, 1/2-inch rounds) and sauté for 4-5 minutes until golden and softening.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger to the plantains, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the pork to the skillet, pour in 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk, and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon each of ground turmeric and ground cumin, plus 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes until the pork is tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro before serving.