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Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
From the National Pork Board
PointsPlus® value: 5
Servings: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients
Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lb lean pork loin, four 4 oz boneless rib chops, about 3/4-inch-thick
- cooking
Pineapple Salsa
- 3 slices pineapple, cut crosswise about 1/2-inch thick, trimmed OR 3 slices canned pineapple (in its own juice), drained
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise, seeds and veins removed
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Sprinkle both sides of pork with spice mixture.
- Off heat, coat grill grate with cooking spray. Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Grill pork until internal temperature reaches 145°F, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Grill pineapple (if using fresh) and jalapeno until lightly charred, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chops from grill and let rest 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, dice pineapple and finely dice jalapeno. In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt.
- Top pork chops with salsa and serve.
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop and 1/4 cup salsa per serving
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