Slow-Cooked Vietnamese Pork Curry with Carrots and Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

Tender pork chunks slow-cooked in a fragrant Vietnamese curry sauce with hearty carrots and potatoes. This Vietnamese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 2 pounds, cut into 1.5-inch cubes pork shoulder
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoons Vietnamese curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks potatoes
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh cilantro
• to taste salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds cubed pork shoulder and sear for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
2. Step 2: Transfer the pork to a slow cooker. In the same skillet, sauté 1 large chopped yellow onion and 5 minced garlic cloves for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tablespoons Vietnamese curry powder and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; cook for 1 minute to awaken spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk and 1.5 cups chicken broth, stirring well, then transfer this mixture to the slow cooker over the pork.
5. Step 5: Add 3 peeled and cubed medium potatoes and 3 sliced medium carrots to the slow cooker. Season with 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and salt to taste.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until pork and vegetables are tender and curry sauce is thickened.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.