Spicy Peanut Pork
Instructions:
- Asian spices and peanut butter turn pork chops into a sensational supper. Try this tasty combination over steamed rice or Asian noodles.
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, 3â„4 inch thick (5 ounces each), well trimmed
- 1â„4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1â„2 teaspoon salt
- 4 medium green onions, cut into 1-inch diagonal slices
- 8 ounces snow peas, strings removed
- 1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
- 1â„4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1â„8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- 3â„4 cup water
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle pork chops with pepper and 1â„4 teaspoon salt.
- Heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork chops and cook 4 minutes; turn pork over and cook 3 to 4 minutes longer, until lightly browned on the outside and still slightly pink on the inside. Transfer pork to platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
- To same skillet, add green onions, snow peas, and remaining 1â„4 teaspoon salt, and cook over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Return pork to skillet.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, ground red pepper, and water until blended.
- Pour peanut-butter mixture into same skillet; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 minute.
- P R E P 15 minutes
- C O O K about 15 minutes
- MA K E S 4 main-dish servings