Recipe: Black Thai Pork (using pork chops)

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