Peanut Butter Pork Chops
Transform your dinner routine with these irresistibly flavorful Peanut Butter Pork Chops, a bold and unexpected fusion of savory and nutty goodness. Tender bone-in pork chops are seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich, velvety sauce made from creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and a hint of ginger and garlic. A touch of rice vinegar and red pepper flakes adds a perfectly balanced kick, making every bite deeply satisfying. This one-pan recipe comes together in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or an impressive weekend treat. Garnish with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro for a pop of freshness and crunch, and serve with fluffy steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. Perfect for adventurous eaters and peanut butter lovers alike, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bone-in pork chops
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth or water. Stir until smooth and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet.
Pour the prepared peanut butter sauce into the skillet and stir, allowing it to warm through and slightly thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the pork chops to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them to coat evenly.
Cover the skillet and let the pork chops simmer in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove from heat and let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and peanuts if desired. Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.0 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 544 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 5301 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.8 g | ||
| Protein | 231.4 g | 463% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 3652 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
