Cashew Pork

Yield: 4 servings

Preparation Time: Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

4 (4 oz.) boneless loin chops, 1-1/4 inches thick

2 teaspoons olive oil

3/4 cup salted cashew nuts

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

2/3 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon snipped parsley

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 338

Calories From Fat: 180

Total Fat: 20g

Cholesterol: 66mg

Sodium: 354mg

Protein: 31g

per Three-Ounce serving:

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Oil skillet with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Over medium heat, cook chops 6 minutes. Turn over and cook 7-9 minutes more or until desired doneness (slightly pink in center). Remove meat from skillet; keep warm.

Meanwhile, using food processor or blender, process or blend 1/2 cup of the cashews until finely ground; set aside.

Add remaining olive oil to hot skillet. Add the garlic, ginger root and red pepper. Cook and stir about 15 seconds. Stir in ground cashews. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring until well blended. Stir in parsley. Serve sauce with pork. Sprinkle remaining cashews on each serving.

Recipe provided by Indiana Pork Producers Association

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