Tender pork tenderloin seasoned with curry powder, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Sauteed with bell pepper strips and served over steamed cauliflower rice. Ready in 30 minutes! This is our favorite Pork Curry over Cauliflower Rice.
You'll also want to try this Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables. You can easily swap out the veggies for lower carb options.
Quick Look: Easy Keto Pork Curry
- ⏲️Ready in: 30 minutes
- 👪Serves: 4
- 🥘Key Ingredients: Pork tenderloin, bone broth, curry powder, bell pepper
- 🍽Calories and Carbs: 263 kcal and 6g net carbs
- 🍳Method: Stovetop
- ⭐Difficulty: Easy
- 👩🍳Flavor Profile: Warm and savory with gentle curry spice, tender bites of pork, and a lightly sweet pepper finish in a rich, satisfying low-carb sauce.
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And this Keto Pork Stir Fry Recipe is definitely worth checking out. It's made with pork shoulder, red bell pepper, cashews, and a delicious sauce!
Why We Love This Recipe
Pork tenderloin is the most tender cut of pork and well-suited for quick cooking (under 30 minutes) recipes, like this one.
We love this recipe because it's an easy high protein low carb meal that's perfectly seasoned. Because it's served over cauliflower rice, it's a great choice for people who are low carb or gluten-free.
What is Curry Powder Made Of?
Curry powder has a delightful aroma and the flavor enhances meats, soups, stews, and rice dishes. It is a blend of spices that commonly consists of cumin, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, and cayenne pepper. There are many brands of curry powder; some are mild and some are quite spicy! So you may want to experiment with different brands to find the one that's right for you.
Why Use Frozen Cauliflower Rice
I almost exclusively use the frozen, riced cauliflower. It's super convenient and a time saver as well. My fingers are crossed that they never stop making that, lol. I've also discovered frozen zucchini noodles. I have not tried them yet; have you?
Ingredients with Notes and Substitutions
- Pork Tenderloin - may use pork chops or chicken thighs instead
- Bacon Grease - use olive oil if that's all you have
- Curry Powder - the level of spicy varies greatly among brands - start with a small amount if you're new to curry powder!
- Bell Pepper - green, red, or orange (green has the lowest carbs)
- Minced Garlic - the minced garlic in the jar is handy to keep in the fridge
- Bone Broth - or use beef broth
- Cauliflower Rice - the frozen cauliflower rice is a great short cut!
How to Make Pork Curry Over Cauliflower Rice
Step 1: Simmer the curry powder, minced garlic, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Then add the cubed pork. Stir well to coat the pork with all ingredients.
Step 2: Cook the pork mixture for about 5 minutes then add the broth. Gently simmer, uncovered, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 3: Spoon the curried pork mixture on top of cooked, riced cauliflower.
Serve it with a few extra sides: add a couple of cherry tomatoes and a few fresh, sliced bell pepper strips on the side.
This Instant Pot Pork Carnitas is an easy and delicious bowl recipe that can easily be served with caulifower rice and your favorite low carb additions such as pico de gallo and avocado slices.
Anne's Expert Tips
- Don't overcook the pork. Pork tenderloin cooks fast. Sear it just until cooked through and tender - overcooking will dry it out and make it chewy.
- Bloom the curry powder first. Let the curry powder cook in the pan for 60 seconds before adding broth. This wakes up the spices and deepens the flavor instead of leaving it flat.
- Taste before adding extra salt. Bone broth can vary in saltiness. Give it a taste once the sauce simmers so you don't accidentally oversalt.
- Control the heat level. If your curry powder has a kick, you can mellow it by adding a splash of heavy cream or a small pat of butter at the end.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I like to use the BPA-free glass containers with locking lids. Check out this 20 piece set of glass food storage containers with snap locking lids. I really love these!
Pork Curry FAQs
People often think pork loin and pork tenderloin are the same cut of meat. But they are very different and come from different parts of the pig. First, for appearances, pork loin is wider and thicker, while pork tenderloin is more long and narrow. Pork loin is light in color, while pork tenderloin tends to be darker. Pork tenderloin is the most tender cut of pork you can buy. Pork loin is not as tender (but still tender) and tends to dry out if it's cooked for too long.
Yes! The curry actually tastes even better the next day once the flavors have had time to mingle. You can make the pork curry up to 2-3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For best texture, cook the cauliflower rice fresh when you're ready to serve.
Yes! Boneless pork chops work great in this curry, and even chicken thighs make a tasty option if that's what you've got on hand.
Recipe
Keto Pork Curry over Cauliflower Rice
Equipment
- large pan
- measuring cup(s)
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pork tenderloin or boneless pork chops, cut into 1-inch squares
- 2 tablespoons Bacon grease or olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Curry powder SEE NOTE BELOW!
- 1 Bell pepper, sliced or diced
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 cups Bone broth (or water)
- 16 ounces Bag of frozen riced cauliflower (or whole cauliflower that has been riced in your food processor)
Instructions
- Heat the bacon grease (or olive oil) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the curry powder, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well and gently simmer for about 1 minute. Add the sliced bell pepper and cook until bell pepper has softened, about 2 minutes. Add the cubed pork. Stir well to coat the pork with all ingredients.
- Cook the pork mixture for about 5 minutes or until the pork is no longer pink. Add the broth and bring to a simmer. Gently simmer, uncovered, about 15-20 minutes (SEE NOTE BELOW!). Stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Cook the frozen riced cauliflower per the package directions. Or if you're using fresh cauliflower that has been riced, cook or steam until soft. Spoon the curried pork mixture on top of the cooked, riced cauliflower.
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