Mexican Mole Pork Chops

(from bjs2005’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Entree, Pork, Salsa

Ingredients

  • • 4 pork chops (1 1/2-inches thick, bone-in)
  • • Mango Salsa (*see recipe), for serving
  • Dry rub:
  • • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • • 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa
  • • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • • 1/4 teaspoon ground Chipotle pepper, depending on heat desired
  • • 1/8 teaspoon ground paprika
  • • Dash ground cinnamon
  • • Dash ground allspice

Directions

  1. In small bowl, combine dry rub ingredients; rub onto both sides of pork chops. Set aside for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat grill to 400º to 450º F. When ready to cook, spray light coat of cooking spray on pork chops to keep them from sticking to the grill. Place on hot grill. Cover; cook for 7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160º F. using an instant-read thermometer. Let rest for 5 minutes.

  3. Serve with Mango Salsa, if desired.

  4. *Mango Salsa

  5. • 1 large mango, peeled, pit removed and cubed

  6. • Juice of one fresh lime

  7. • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion

  8. • 1 to 2 teaspoons snipped fresh cilantro

  9. • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  10. Combine ingredients in bowl. Serve with Mexican Mole Pork Chops.

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