Spicy Peanutty Pork

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 boneless pork loin chops (well trimmed)
• Salt and pepper
• 4 scallions, cut into 1 inch diagonal slices
• 8 ounces snow peas, with strings removed
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)

Instructions

1. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat nonstick skillet. Cook pork for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer pork to a platter and keep it warm.
2. To same skillet add scallions and snow peas and cook 4 minutes. stirring frequently. Stir in ginger and garlic. Cook 1 minute. Return pork to skillet.
3. Meanwhile in small bowl mix peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, cayenne and 3/4 cup water until blended. Pour mixture into skillet and heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 minute.
4. Serve with steamed rice.