| Bow Thai Pork |  |
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| Servings: | 6 |
| Author Notes: | A spicy natural pork recipe. Place cilantro and mint leaves in a small cup and snip with kitchen shears to make easy work of mincing. Adjust the "heat" with the chiles to suit your family's tastes. |
| Ingredients: |
1 1/2 pounds Coleman Natural Hampshire Pork Loin, cut into thin strips Salt, to taste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1-2 serrano or jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced* 1 7-ounce container purchased basil pesto sauce 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 pound farfalle (bow tie) pasta, cooked and drained Fresh mint or cilantro sprigs and red chiles for garnish, optional |
| Instructions: |
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Lightly salt Coleman Natural Hampshire Pork strips, if desired, and add to skillet with chiles; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until pork is browned. Remove from heat. In small bowl, combine pesto sauce cilantro, mint and lime juice; pour over natural pork mixture in skillet; toss lightly to coat. Place cooked pasta on serving platter. Top with natural pork mixture and garnish with mint and chiles, if desired. *Always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles. Recipe courtesy of The National Pork Board. |