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    Fijian Pork Curry

    Fijian pork curry recipe — pork shoulder braised low and slow in a warmly spiced coconut gravy until fall-apart tender, the heart of Fijian family dinners.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Fijian Pork Curry

    Pork is central to Fijian feasting, from village lovo pits to Sunday tables, and this curry is one of the most loved ways to cook it. It brings together the Indian-Fijian spice tradition with the island habit of cooking meat low and slow until it surrenders completely.

    What makes it great: the long simmer does all the work, melting the pork into tender, saucy pieces while the coconut cream and spices reduce into a deep, glossy gravy. It is generous, filling, and tastes even better the next day.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Season the pork generously with salt and pepper.
    2. Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the pork in batches until golden on all sides, about 6 minutes per batch; set aside.
    3. Lower the heat, add the onion, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes; stir in the garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, and cumin and cook 1 minute more.
    4. Add the tomatoes and cook until they collapse, then return the pork to the pot.
    5. Pour in the coconut cream and 1 cup water, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the pork is fork-tender.
    6. Uncover and simmer 10-15 minutes more to thicken the sauce, season to taste, and serve with rice.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Browning the pork first is worth the extra step — it builds the deep flavor of the sauce. The curry is even better made a day ahead.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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