Pork Loin in Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Pork Loin in Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. oil, divided; 1 boneless pork loin (2 lb./900 g); 2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1/2 small onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, unpeeled; 1 cup tomato sauce; 3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and hydrated; 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, divided; 3/4 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. oil, divided
1 boneless pork loin (2 lb./900 g)
2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 small onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 cup tomato sauce
3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and hydrated
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, divided
3/4 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

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Heat oven to 350F.
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Heat 1 Tbsp.
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oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
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Add meat; cook 5 min.
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or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally.
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Transfer to roasting pan.
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Add 1 cup broth; cover.
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Bake 1-1/4 hours or until meat is done (160F), basting every 30 min.
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Meanwhile, cook and stir onions and garlic in grill pan or skillet on medium-high heat 5 min.
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or until crisp-tender.
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Remove from pan; peel garlic.
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About 30 min.
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before meat is done, blend remaining broth, tomato sauce, ancho peppers, chipotle pepper, 1/2 cup nuts, onions and garlic in blender until smooth.
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Heat remaining oil in medium saucepan on medium heat.
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Add prepared sauce; cook 15 min., stirring occasionally.
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Chop remaining nuts.
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Slice meat; place on platter.
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Drizzle with sauce; top with nuts, cheese and cilantro.

565

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. oil, divided, 1 boneless pork loin (2 lb./900 g), 2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, divided, 1/2 small onion, sliced, and more.

Yes, Pork Loin in Peanut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork Loin in Peanut Sauce

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