Pork and Peanut Ragu

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

1/2 pound Ground Pork
1/2 cup roasted peanuts, salted
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium shallot, minced
1 clove garlic , minced
1 tablespoon white miso paste
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate, OR 1/2 teaspoon tamarind, paste
1 lime, juiced
cilantro leaves , chopped for garnish

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 lighly brown. 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.

Makes 2 Servings

Serve over pasta, polenta, or on its own garnished with fresh cilantro. Recipe courtesy of Season Four Top Chef Winner Stephanie Izard

Calories: 540 calories
Protein: 25 grams
Fat: 47 grams
Sodium: 340 milligrams
Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 13 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
Fiber: 3 grams

Random Grilling Tip:

Chops are best prepared by grilling directly over the coals.

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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Originally sealed, prepacked ground pork will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. If you do plan on keeping the raw, fresh pork longer before cooking it, store it well wrapped in the freezer. Cooked leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips

Ask Your Butcher

To make a ground pork patty gently mix ground pork with desired seasonings, and then separate into individual amounts for each burger. Using both hands, shape the ground pork into circular patties about three quarters of an inch in thickness. Then, fry or grill your handmade creations for all to enjoy!

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About the Cut

Ground Pork is pork that has been ground or finely chopped. It is unseasoned and usually is available fresh with an average lean-fat ratio of 70 percent lean, 30 percent fat.

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