Cilantro Pork Chops Peanut Sauce Recipes

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH PEANUTS, SESAME AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Prepare the pork chops: Place all the ingredients except for the chops in a mixing bowl and whisk to blend.
• Arrange the chops in a baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chops, turning them to coat both sides. Marinate the chops in the refrigerator for 4 hours, turning them over a couple of times so they marinate evenly.
• Meanwhile, build a wood fire in your grill with a hot zone for searing and a medium zone for cooking. (You can do the same with charcoal. If you're using a gas grill, place a few hardwood chunks under the grate over one or two of the burners. Heat one burner on high heat and additional burners on medium heat, adjusting the heat as necessary.) Brush and oil the grill grate.
• Grill the pork chops, allowing some but not all of the marinade to drip off first, until sizzling and browned on the outside and cooked to taste. If you like your pork with a blush of pink, cook until it reads 145 degrees in the center on an instant-read thermometer (about 3 minutes per side); if you like your pork cooked all the way through, look for the meat to reach 155 degrees in the center (about 4 minutes per side). Work mostly over the medium fire, moving chops to the hot fire at the end to sear the crust. Transfer the chops to a wire rack over a sheet pan and let rest for 2 minutes.
• Garnish and serve: Combine peanuts, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds in a bowl and toss to mix. Arrange chops on a platter or individual plates. Sprinkle with peanut mixture and serve.

CILANTRO PORK CHOPS & PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup cilantro in pie plate. Dip chops in egg, then in crumb mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each chop.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add 3 chops; cook 4 min. on each side or until done (145°F). Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with 1 Tbsp. of the remaining oil and remaining chops; remove from heat, then let stand 3 min.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in small saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until golden brown. Add broth, peanut butter, peppers and sugar; stir. Bring to boil on medium-high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 3 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
• Serve chops topped with sauce, nuts and remaining cilantro.

CILANTRO-LIME PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Set aside 1 tablespoon marinade; cover and refrigerate in a small bowl. Pour remaining marinade into a large bowl. Add pork chops; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes., Drain and discard marinade from pork. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook chops in oil for 8-10 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove and keep warm. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and reserved marinade until smooth. Stir in the broth, orange juice and honey; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or just until thickened. Stir in cilantro. Add pork chops; heat through.

THAI PORK WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• On a plate, combine the flour, cumin, cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir to distribute the spices. Coat the pork chops with the flour mixture, and shake off any excess.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the pork chops in the hot skillet, and fry for about 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
• While the pork chops cook, stir together the chicken broth, coconut milk, peanut butter, honey, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Remove the pork chops to a serving platter, and keep warm.
• Pour the peanut sauce into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Pour peanut sauce over the chops, and garnish with green onion, bell pepper, peanuts and cilantro.

PORK IN PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, broth, and peanut butter. Stir in pork to coat. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in onions, and cook about 1 minute. Stir in cashews. Cook until unions are soft and translucent. Pour in pork and marinade. Cook until pork pieces are done, about 10 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables, and cook 5 minutes more.

GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH LIME, CILANTRO & GARLIC

Steps:

• Blend the first 5 ingredients, cover and place in the fridge for an hour or longer.
• Reserve 1/2 cup.
• Grill or BBQ brushing the chops with the mayo blend, continue brushing and cooking until the chops are done Turning them halfway through (apprx 15 minutes total).
• Serve with the reseved mayo mixture on the side.

PORK SATE WITH PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix 1 tablespoon lemongrass, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, soy sauce and garlic in large bowl. Add pork; toss to coat with marinade. Let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, mix remaining 1/3 cup lemongrass, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 cup broth, peanut butter, onion, coriander and jalapeño in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil, whisking frequently. Transfer mixture to blender and puree. Strain into heavy small saucepan, pressing on solids with back of spoon; discard solids. Simmer until reduced to thick sauce consistency, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat before using, thinning with more chicken broth if necessary.)
• Preheat broiler. Thread 3 pork strips on each skewer. Broil until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Pour sauce into bowl; set in center of platter. Sprinkle with green onion. Surround with pork skewers and serve.