Pork with peanuts is a classic flavor combination that has been enjoyed for centuries. The sweet and savory flavors of the pork pair perfectly with the crunchy texture of the peanuts, creating a dish that is both delicious and satisfying. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, there is a pork with peanuts recipe out there to suit your needs. With so many variations to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that will become a family favorite.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
PORK IN PEANUT SAUCE
A quick and easy, delicious way to serve pork! Can be served over a bed of chopped romaine for a low-carb meal, or noodles for the traditionalists. The oil you use will make all the difference: the peanuttier the better; an obscure brand from the ethnic section of the supermarket is usually a better bet than one of the cheaper, mass-market varieties.
Provided by GILL846
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Cholesterol 80.7 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 2131 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SPICY PORK 'N' PEANUTS
In Bradford, Rhode Island, Pam Beil adds a sprinkling of peanuts to this nicely spiced stir-fry that showcases savory pork tenderloin. If your family prefers less heat, simply decrease the amount of red pepper flakes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place pork in a bowl, drizzle with 2 tablespoons soy sauce; set aside. In another bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the broth, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and remaining soy sauce until blended; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork, onion and garlic in oil for 4 minutes. Add peppers; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in peanuts. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEANUT NOODLES WITH PORK
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain. Whisk the peanut butter, vinegar, 2 tablespoons each water and soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the carrots and half of the jalapeno in a large bowl. Add the noodles and toss to coat.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, ginger and garlic; cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the pork and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
- Transfer the pork mixture to the bowl with the noodles. Add half of the scallion greens and cilantro and toss to coat, adding enough of the reserved pasta water to loosen. Serve topped with the remaining jalapeno, scallion greens and cilantro.
PORK WITH PEANUTS
Restaurant eating is a treat for us. So when we enjoy a meal out, I try to re-create it at home. My family enjoys my version of this Chinese dish even more than the original.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut pork into 1/2-in. strips. In a skillet over medium-high heat, stir-fry pork, onions and garlic in oil for 2-3 minutes or until pork is no longer pink. Add bean sprouts, celery, carrots and green pepper; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. , Combine cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; add to skillet. Stir in red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Serve over rice or spaghetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 667mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SOUTH AMERICAN PEANUT PORK
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- HEAT oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper and carrots. Saute about 2 minutes, stirring often.
- ADD the pork, paprika, sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste. Brown pork on all sides.
- POUR in chicken stock, scraping the bottom and sides of pan to deglaze it. Add peanut butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes until the pork is tender.
- SEASON with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve over rice, topped with sliced green onions and chopped peanuts.
PEANUT BUTTER PORK TENDERLOIN
This recipe comes from a local cookbook called Recipes and Memories of Patrick W. Cox. It's different and tasty. I made a slight change in the ingredients but not much.
Provided by Nimz_
Categories Pork
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Trim fat from tenderloin.
- Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper to taste.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper or aluminim foil.
- Mix the soy sauce, peanut butter, red pepper and minced garlic together.
- Spread mixture over pork loin.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Carefully spread pineapple preserves on top of pork loin.
- Bake another 10 mintes or until meat reaches 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
SPROUTS WITH PORK & PEANUTS
Evenly-sized sprouts are ideal in a stir-fry with Asian flavours such as soy sauce, chilli and ginger - swap the pork for chicken, tofu or prawns if you prefer
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Trim any silvery sinew from the pork, then slice the meat into thin medallions. Mix the cornflour with 2 tbsp of the soy, add the pork and toss to coat. Set aside for 5 mins. Stir together the rest of the soy, the vinegar, sugar, rice wine and 2 tbsp water. Let the sugar dissolve.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a wok or frying pan. Fry the peanuts for 1-2 mins, stirring often, until toasted and golden, then set aside in a dish. Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan, and stir-fry the pork for 3-4 mins until golden but not completely cooked through. Set aside.
- Wipe out the pan if needed, then add another 1 tbsp oil and stir-fry the sprouts over a high heat for 5 mins, adding 1 tbsp water at the end to provide a shot of steam. They should be bright green and just tender, but not soft. If the pan seems dry, add another 1 tsp oil, then tip in the ginger, garlic and chilli. Sizzle for 1 min, then add the sauce, pork and any resting juices. Simmer for a few mins until the sauce thickens and the pork is cooked through. Scatter with the nuts, drizzle over the sesame oil and serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 4 milligram of sodium
AFRICAN PORK AND PEANUT STEW
Serve with the chopped cilantro and peanuts on top. If desired, pass additional red pepper flakes on the side
Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh
Categories Stew
Time 1h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoons of the oil on high heat. When hot, add the pork cubes and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic, curry powder, coriander, cumin, and crushed red pepper. Cook 1 minute. Add ginger, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
- Bring liquid to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes. Add peanut butter and blend well. Cook stew another 3 minutes, uncovered to blend.
- Stir in chopped tomato and bell pepper. Simmer 2-3 minutes, just until the vegetables soften but still retain shape.
- Before serving, taste to correct seasonings; You may wish to add a final splash of lemon juice to refresh the flavors.
PORK AND PEANUT SKILLET
It's a taste adventure with a hearty skillet that combines pork, rice and curry seasoning with fun, crunchy peanuts.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook pork and curry powder in oil, stirring occasionally, until pork is light brown. Stir in remaining ingredients except parsley and peanuts. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer 30 minutes (do not lift cover to stir). Stir in parsley and peanuts, fluffing rice lightly with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg
THAI PORK & PEANUT CURRY
Use fragrant hot red curry paste as the base to this coconut curry dish with baby sweetcorn, coriander and soy
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole. Add the spring onions and coriander stalks and cook for 1 min. Add the pork slices and cook for 5 mins until starting to brown.
- Stir in the curry paste and peanut butter. After 30 secs, add the sugar, soy and coconut milk, plus ½ can of water. Mix well, put a lid on and leave to simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid, add the baby corn and increase the heat. Bubble for 3 mins until the corn is cooked and the sauce has thickened a little. Stir in the lime juice and check the seasoning. Can now be frozen for up to 2 months. To cook from frozen: thoroughly defrost, then heat in a pan on the hob until curry is hot all the way through. Serve scattered with the coriander leaves and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium
THAI PORK WITH PEANUT SAUCE
This is a very simple and quick dish that combines the standard pork chop with the wonderful flavor of coconut and peanuts. Even the kids loved it.
Provided by JDOERINGPA
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Thai
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 572.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
Tips:
- To make sure the pork is tender and juicy, choose a cut of meat with good marbling and cook it slowly over low heat.
- If you don't have time to marinate the pork overnight, you can still tenderize it by using a meat mallet or by scoring the surface of the meat.
- To add more flavor to the dish, use a variety of spices and seasonings, such as garlic, ginger, cumin, and chili powder.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry or a mixture of water and flour to the pan at the end of cooking.
- Serve the pork with steamed rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Pork with peanuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This classic Chinese dish is made with tender pork, crunchy peanuts, and a flavorful sauce. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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