THAI PEANUT PORK

Thai Peanut Pork image

Provided by Lauren Conforti

Categories Pork

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tbsp peanut oil, divided
3 lb boneless pork roast
1 c teriyaki sauce
4 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
2 clove garlic, minced
2 red bell peppers, seeded & sliced into strips
1/2 c peanut butter, creamy
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 c roasted peanuts, chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges
1/4 c sweet chili sauce
1/2 tsp sesame oil
RUB:
2 Tbsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp dry chipotle pepper flakes
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

1. Coat a slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour in the teriyaki sauce, vinegar, red pepper flakes & garlic.
2. In a bowl, mix the rub ingredients. Coat the whole pork roast by rolling it in the bowl.
3. Heat 1 Tbsp peanut oil in a skillet. Brown the roast on all sides. WATCH carefully! Make sure the sugar in the rub browns, but does not burn.
4. When browned on all sides, place the roast into the slow cooker. Cover & cook on high for 2 hours, then turn to low & cook until the pork is very tender - an additional 3-4 hours.
5. Once tender, remove the pork from the slow cooker. In a medium saucepan, heat remaining peanut oil & fry pepper strips. Transfer sauce to the saucepan & reduce for 3-5 minutes.
6. Whisk in the chili sauce & peanut butter until smooth. (Chef's note: Thicken further with cornstarch mixed with cool water if a thicker sauce is desired.)
7. Just as the sauce has thickened, remove from heat & dress with sesame oil.
8. Shred the pork using two forks & return to the slow cooker. Top with the sauce & sprinkle with green onions and peanuts to garnish.
9. Serve over & decorate with lime wedges.