Just Peachy Peanutty Pork

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Cook Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

6 boneless pork chops (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed, cut into 4x1x1-inch strips
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup peach jam
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Cooking Directions

New USDA Guidelines

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 15x10x1inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In small saucepan, melt together peanut butter and jam over low heat; remove from heat. Add pork and toss to coat. In a large resealable bag, combine coconut, cracker crumbs, curry powder, ginger and pepper; shake well to blend. Add pork to bag, a few pieces at a time; shake to coat.* Place pork in prepared pan and bake 8 minutes. Turn and bake 8 minutes more, until coconut is nicely toasted. Serve with hot rice or couscous and chutney, if desired.

Serves 6

*Can also put coconut/crumb mixture in a large shallow dish and turn pieces of pork to coat.


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Serving Suggestions

Most kids adore anything with peanut butter and this pork dish blends that favorite with the sweetness of peach jam. Have younger cooks help with coating the pork with the crumb mixture. The result is a dish, ready in about 30 minutes, that appeals to kids of all ages.


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Nutrition

Calories: 440 calories
Protein: 29 grams
Fat: 21 grams
Sodium: 260 milligrams
Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 11 grams
Carbohydrates: 35 grams

Random Leftover Tip:
Make a salad with leftover pork!

 
 
 
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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Modern-day production has reduced pork’s fat content.In fact, pork is a major contender in the lean meat category and many cuts of pork are as lean or leaner than chicken. For example, pork tenderloin is just as lean as a skinless chicken breast with 2.98 grams of fat per 3 ounce serving and meets the government guidelines for “extra lean.” For the leanest cuts of pork, look for the words “loin” on the label.


Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips
Ask Your Butcher

Pork cubes and slices are extremely versatile. All are typically cut from the loin area - but cubes and slices may be cut from virtually any fresh pork cut.


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About the Cut

Cubes are often the basis for kabobs which can be sautéed or grilled. Cubes and pieces also may be braised or stewed for soups and stews. Sautéed strips can be the basis of a quick-cooking meal like a stir-fry dish, a dinner salad or a hearty sandwich. Cooking times vary depending on the size of the pieces.


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Cooking Method: Baking

Baking is the mothod of cooking pork with dry heat, typically in an oven.


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