Pork Loin Braised in Coconut Milk Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Tender pork loin gently braised in coconut milk and aromatic herbs makes a delicious dinner that's well worth the cooking time.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword braised, coconut milk, pork loin

Prep Time 2 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 4 15

Servings people

Calories 2944kcal

Cost 25

In a bowl, combine the garlic, rosemary, sage, and season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
1 tbsp. fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp. fresh sage, 1 clove garlic, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Rub the pork with the mixture and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
3 ½ – 4 lbs. pork roast
Add the cooking fat to a Dutch oven or skillet equipped with a lid and place it over medium-high heat.
2 tbsp. cooking fat
Add the pork to the skillet and brown on all sides until golden, about 10 minutes.
Add 1 cup of coconut milk and stir, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan for the browned bits (these are full of flavor, so you want them in the sauce).
3 cups full-fat coconut milk
When the coconut milk starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, add another cup of coconut milk, and cover.
Cook the pork for 2 hours on low, basting and turning the meat every 15 minutes. If you notice that the coconut milk is evaporating too much, add more as needed.
Remove the pork from the pan and let it rest on the serving dish while you prepare the sauce.
Return the pan to the stove. Increase the heat to medium, add ¼ cup of water, stir quickly, and cook until reduced.
Serve the pork with the sauce on top.