Basil Peanut Butter Chops

Name: Basil Peanut Butter Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cinnamon stick (4-inch); 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; vegetable oil; 2/3 cup milk; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped coarsely

Submitted by TishT

"I'm not sure what to say about this except that they have a nice mix of interesting tastes that I just want to share with everyone! I guess you could call them Thai influenced?"

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 boneless pork chops, 1-inch thick
¹⁄₂ cup chicken broth
1 cinnamon stick (4-inch)
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
vegetable oil
²⁄₃ cup milk
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
¹⁄₂ cup fresh basil leaf, chopped coarsely

directions

In a medium saucepan combine chicken broth, cinnamon, bay leaves, ginger root and garlic. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brush chops lightly with oil and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on both sides. Remove pork chops to a serving platter; keep warm.
Remove bay leaves and cinnamon from chicken broth mixture.
Stir in milk, peanut butter and honey until smooth. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in bell pepper, crushed red pepper, and basil leaves. Continue cooking, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly.
Spoon the sauce over chops.

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TishT

Las Vegas, Nevada

I live in Las Vegas. I was lucky enough to run into Recipezaar around Nov. 2000 and got hooked quickly. I am a cookbook collector and have been collecting recipes for as long as I can remember. My DH had to build in shelves for all my cookbooks! I like to dabble with OAMC and for a few years hosted the Budget/OAMC forum with some great people over there. Even though I don't work in the forum any longer I've set up a lot of cookbooks for the purpose of OAMC and stretching food that might be helpful. Please feel free to check them out! I go on food jags and cooking jags! Please come say hi to me and chat on facebook. I currently host a blog for saving money through finding deals and coupons if you are interested. Most of the time I try to cook and have a good dinner on the table but I'll be honest enough to say there is still fast food occasionally in the budget! I have had such wonderful support here whenever I need it. Thank you all for being here! Just a quick note on how I rate recipes: ? 5 stars - This recipe is perfect. (My DH is truly a critic and doesn't give 5's unless it's amazing) I would recommend it to others and would definitely make again. ? 4 stars - This recipe was good but I would change something in it next time. ? 3 stars - This is a recipe I would not make again but it was OK ? 2 stars - This recipe I would not make again and we didn't like it at all ? 1 star - This recipes did not work out/taste was unappealing and wouldn't make again

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