Spicy Peanutty Pork

4 boneless pork loin chops (well trimmed)
Salt and pepper
4 scallions, cut into 1-inch diagonal slices
8 ounces snow peas, with strings removed
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/8 tsp cayenne (or to taste)

Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat nonstick skillet. Cook pork for 4 minutes on each side. Transfer pork to a platter and keep it warm.

To same skillet add scallions and snow peas and cook 4 minutes. stirring frequently. Stir in ginger and garlic. Cook 1 minute. Return pork to skillet.

Meanwhile in small bowl mix peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, cayenne and 3/4 cup water until blended. Pour mixture into skillet and heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 1 minute.

Serve with steamed rice.