Pork Vindaloo Pressure Cooker Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant and flavorful Pork Vindaloo! This recipe, inspired by Lorna Sass' classic, is adapted for a healthier, lower-calorie, and lower-protein meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Made in a pressure cooker for incredible speed (ready in under an hour!), it's also easily adaptable for slow cookers. Tender pork, creamy coconut milk, and a touch of fiery spice create a dish that's both satisfying and surprisingly light. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 554.1 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Pork Vindaloo Pressure Cooker

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork Vindaloo Pressure Cooker

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How to Make Pork Vindaloo Pressure Cooker

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes until softened.
  3. Add 1 lb pork (shoulder or loin, cut into 1-inch cubes) and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is lightly browned (2-3 minutes).
  4. Pour in 1 cup of water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Stir in 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference).
  6. Add 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach and arrange 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed, on top.
  7. Secure the pressure cooker lid and bring to high pressure. Reduce heat to maintain high pressure.
  8. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
  9. Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure manually.
  10. Remove the lid and stir. If desired, cut potatoes into smaller pieces for easier serving. Adjust seasoning with salt, cayenne pepper, or mustard to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

41g

Carbs

18g