Pork Loin in Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 3  ancho chiles stemmed seeded
• 2 lb pork loin boneless
• 8 oz tomato sauce canned
• 2 cups chicken broth divided
• 1  chipotle pepper in adobo sauce canned
• 2 Tbsp cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 3 cloves garlic unpeeled
• 0.8 cup low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded kraft
• 2 Tbsp oil divided
• 0.5 small onion sliced
• 0.8 cup planters roasted peanuts dry divided

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• blender
• roasting pan
• grill pan

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350F.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
3. Add meat; cook 5 min. or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally.
4. Transfer to roasting pan.
5. Add 1 cup broth; cover.
6. Bake 1-1/4 hours or until meat is done (145F), basting every 30 min.
7. Meanwhile, cook and stir onions and garlic in grill pan or skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until crisp-tender.
8. Remove from pan; peel garlic. About 30 min. before meat is done, blend remaining broth, tomato sauce, ancho peppers, chipotle pepper, 1/2 cup nuts, onions and garlic in blender until smooth.
9. Heat remaining oil in medium saucepan on medium heat.
10. Add prepared sauce; cook 15 min., stirring occasionally.
11. Remove meat from oven.
12. Let stand 3 min. Chop remaining nuts. Slice meat; place on platter.
13. Drizzle with sauce; top with remaining nuts, cheese and cilantro.