South American Peanut Pork
A hearty South American pulled pork bowl with sweet chopped vegetables, Jif® Crunchy Peanut Butter and a warm spices. Served with chopped peanuts and green onion over rice.
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
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- 2 tablespoons Crisco Pure Canola Oil
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- Salt and pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter
- Hot cooked rice
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
- Thinly sliced green onions
Directions
- HEAT oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper and carrots. Sauté 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.
