African Pork and Peanut Stew

Serve with the chopped cilantro and peanuts on top. If desired, pass additional red pepper flakes on the side

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil, divided
• 2  lbs  boneless pork butt, cut into 1 in cubes
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 3  tablespoons tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 2  plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted peanuts, shelled

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoons of the oil on high heat. When hot, add the pork cubes and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic, curry powder, coriander, cumin, and crushed red pepper. Cook 1 minute. Add ginger, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
2. Bring liquid to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes. Add peanut butter and blend well. Cook stew another 3 minutes, uncovered to blend.
3. Stir in chopped tomato and bell pepper. Simmer 2-3 minutes, just until the vegetables soften but still retain shape.
4. Before serving, taste to correct seasonings; You may wish to add a final splash of lemon juice to refresh the flavors.