Slow-Cooked Goan Pork Vindaloo with Spices

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A tangy and spicy Goan pork curry slow-cooked to tender perfection with traditional vinegar and aromatic spices. This indian-inspired pork ready in about 135 minutes pairs pork shoulder, cubed, white vinegar, dried red chilies for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 1 lb pork shoulder, cubed
• 3 tbsp white vinegar
• 6 dried red chilies
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 4 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toast 6 dried red chilies, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp black peppercorns, 4 cloves, and 1 inch cinnamon stick in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then grind to a fine powder.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 lb cubed pork shoulder with 3 tbsp white vinegar, the ground spice mix, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden and translucent.
4. Step 4: Add the marinated pork and 1 tsp salt to the pot, stirring to combine. Cook for 5 minutes until the pork starts to brown.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until the pork is very tender and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
6. Step 6: Adjust salt to taste and serve hot with steamed rice or bread.