Creamy Pork Curry with Apples
Creamy pork curry with apples combines pork tenderloin medallions, tart apples, and apple cider in a lightly spiced sauce. Ready in about 35 minutes, it's an easy weeknight dinner with balanced sweet-savory flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 lb pork tenderloin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 Granny Smith apple peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup cream or half-and-half
Instructions
- Trim any silver skin and excess fat from the pork tenderloin. Cut into 3/4-inch medallions and gently flatten with the back of a spatula. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding. Sear until lightly browned, about 1-1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same pan. Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add the curry powder and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the apple and apple cider.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook until the apples are tender but still hold their shape, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the cream or half-and-half.
- Return the pork and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Turn the medallions to coat them in the sauce and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
- Remove from the heat and let the pork rest for 3 to 4 minutes before serving. The temperature will continue to rise slightly as it rests. Serve with rice, couscous, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 350 | Total Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 271mg | Carbohydrates: 13g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Protein: 30g