PORK RIBS WITH CILANTRO PEANUT PESTO ENJOY DAN:

           PORK RIB WITH CILANTRO PEANUT PESTO by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

PESTO INGREDIENTS:

1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoons olive oil

1 3-inch piece fresh ginger, grated

2 teaspoon EACH soy sauce and fish sauce

1-1/2-teaspoon brown sugar

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

1/4-teaspoon cayenne pepper

PORK:

4 pork ribs about 1/2-inch thick

1-tablespoon sesame oil, divided

1/4-teaspoon EACH salt and pepper

2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Cilantro leaves for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Combine cilantro and next 10 ingredients in a blender.

2.   Blend until smooth.

3.   Brush both sides of meat with oil and season with salt and pepper.

4.   In a skillet over medium-high with remining oil and when sizzling.

5.   Add chops and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until internal temperature is 145 F.

6.   Serve pork with about 1-1/2-tablespoons pesto drizzled over each chop

7.   Garnish with peanuts and cilantro leaves.

ENJOY DAN:           SLOW THE FORK DOWN AND EAT MEAT!!