Chile- Rubbed Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette-Susan Nicholson
Serves 4 peopleCategories: pork- main dish
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. chile powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. coarse salt
- 4 boneless pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick, trimmed
- 3 slices fresh pineapple or 1 (8oz.) can sliced pineapple, drained
- 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Directions
- Heat grill to medium-high; lightly oil grate.
- In a bowl, combine chile powder, onion powder, and salt. Rub on both sides of pork. Grill pork 3 to 4 minutes per side or until internal temperature is 145 degrees.
- Grill pineapple 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly charred. Remove chops from grill; let stand 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, dice grilled pineapple and finely dice jalapeno. In a bowl, combine pineapple, pepper and lime juice. Serve salsa with chops.