Pork and Peanut Ragu

Pork and Peanut Ragu

Courtesy of National Pork Board 2 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 20 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1/2 lb. ground pork
1/2 c. roasted peanuts, salted
2 Tbsp. peanut oil
1 medium shallot, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. white miso paste
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. tamarind concentrate, OR 1/2 tsp. tamarind, paste
1 lime, juiced
cilantro leaves, chopped for garnish

Directions:

1. Chop peanuts until pretty fine with some larger bits; set aside. Heat oil in medium sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. Add in shallot and garlic and cook without browning for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in pork and cook until lightly brown.

2. Stir in all other ingredients, aside from peanuts and cilantro, along with 1/2 cup water. Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until becomes thickened. Stir in peanuts.

* Serve over pasta, polenta, or on its own garnished with fresh cilantro.

* Recipe courtesy of Season Four Top Chef Winner Stephanie Izard.

* Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes visit:

www.PorkBeInspired.com

Nutrition:

Calories: 540; Total Fat: 47g; Saturated Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 80mg; Total Carbs: 8g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 25g; Sodium: 340mg;