Pork curry is a typical curry dish prepared with pig meat and spices. Although believed to be of Indian origin, it is not quite so popular across the subcontinent due to religious reasons, except in the states of Goa and Kerala. The Coorgi cuisine of India also has a number of curried pork recipes while the spicy dish is enjoyed more in Thailand, Indonesia and the Caribbean islands. The Tahiti island as well as the British cuisine have their own versions of the recipe that utilize the curry paste or powder. It is also considered to be one of the most important Japanese curry dishes.
There are numerous variations of the standard recipe with 'Belly Sandwich and Curried Pork Tenderloin' being extremely popular across UK and USA. Fusion dishes, like the pork curry noodles, are also popular in the United States. Curried pork chops is yet another variant dish consumed by the British people.
Onions, ginger and garlic, apart from the curry powder spices, are considered to be the main ingredients of the curry. The dish is usually cooked with apples and raisins in Britain while the Indians use coconut and tamarind paste to enhance the flavor.
Overview of Pork Curry Recipe
The simplest recipe of pork curry involves cooking the pork meat pieces with ground spices and water. Coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili are the usual spices favored, although the Coorgi version makes use of mustard as well. Vinegar or tamarind extract is usually added to the curry just before serving. Onions, ginger and garlic are occasionally fried and added to the meat while the gravy is being prepared.
Variations of Pork Curry Recipes
Some of the most popular variations of curried pork dishes are:-
Trivia
A ready-to-eat form of frankfurter, flavored with curry powder, is sold as pork curry sausage in USA.