Marinated pork chops are grilled to perfection and topped with a spicy salsa starring pineapple, mango, and applesauce.
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pod cardamom seeds
- ½ teaspoon water, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 mango – peeled, seeded, and chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cilantro
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- 3 pineapple rings, chopped
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 6 pork chops
Directions
Step 1
With a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, chili powder, cayenne, and cardamom seeds. Mix in enough water to form a paste.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in spice paste, and cook until it begins to bubble, about 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar; cook without boiling for 2 minutes. Stir in sugar until it dissolves. Mix in mango, salt, cilantro, lemon juice, and jalapeno; simmer 20 minutes. Stir in applesauce and pineapple; simmer 10 minutes more. Season with white pepper. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3
To prepare marinade, mix 2/3 cup of the salsa with soy sauce and 1/3 cup vinegar. Place pork chops in a large resealable plastic bag, and pour marinade over chops. Seal tightly, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 4
Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Drain marinade from bag, and heat in a saucepan until boiling.
Step 5
Lightly oil grill grate. Place pork chops on the hot grill. Cook 10 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning once and basting occasionally with the boiled marinade.
Step 6
Warm remaining salsa over medium-low heat. Serve pork chops topped with the salsa.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 269 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat3g | 13% |
Cholesterol37mg | 12% |
Sodium928mg | 40% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars34g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C16mg | 79% |
Calcium22mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 6% |
Potassium351mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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