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Spicy Peanut Pork

Asian spices and peanut butter turn pork chops into a sensational
supper. Try this tasty combination over steamed rice or Asian noodles.
P R E P 15 minutes C O O K about 15 minutes M A K E S 4 main-dish servings

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4 boneless pork loin chops, ⁄4 inch 3 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic
thick (5 ounces each), well press
trimmed 1 ⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 ⁄4 teaspoon coarsely ground
1 tablespoon sugar
black pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 ⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 medium green onions, cut into
(cayenne)
1-inch diagonal slices
3 ⁄4 cup water
8 ounces snow peas, strings removed
1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh
ginger

1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle pork chops with pepper
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and ⁄4 teaspoon salt.
2. 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.

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3. To same skillet, add green onions, snow peas, and remaining ⁄4 tea-
spoon salt, and cook over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir
in ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Return pork to skillet.

4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, ground
red pepper, and water until blended.

5. Pour peanut-butter mixture into same skillet; heat to boiling over
medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 minute.
E A C H S E R V I N G About 350 calories | 37 g protein | 13 g carbohydrate |
17 g total fat (5 g saturated) | 76 mg cholesterol | 685 mg sodium.

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