BLACK THAI PORK
4 boneless pork chops, cut into stir-fry strips 1 cup salsa (or picante sauce) 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame seed (toasted if desired) 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions 3 cups hot cooked cellophane noodles or rice (for serving)
TO PREPARE THE SAUCE: In a medium saucepan combine salsa, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, molasses and water. Bring to boiling, stirring often. Keep warm.
TO PREPARE THE PORK: Meanwhile, in a plastic or paper bag combine chili powder, ginger, garlic salt and pepper. Add pork strips; shake until pork is coated with spice mixture.
In a large skillet heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir pork strips for 2-3 minute or until cooked through.
TO SERVE: Spoon the sauce onto individual plates. Arrange the pork strips on top of sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seed, then top with green onions. Serve with noodles or rice.
Source: National Pork Board |