READY IN 35 mins

Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

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"Zesty pineapple salsa tames the fire of these sweet and spicy grilled pork chops." — National Pork Board

Directions

In a shallow bowl, combine chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Sprinkle both sides of pork with spice mixture.
Prepare a grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill pork until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Grill pineapple (if using fresh) and jalapeno until lightly charred, 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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 35 mins

Footnotes

*Or substitute any store-purchased fruit salsa.
Serving Suggestions: Bell peppers or zucchini, cooked on the grill with the rest of the meal, would be an easy and flavorful side dish. Grill-warmed tortillas would be nice, too. You can also make the recipe using bone-in center rib chops or boneless chops. You can make the salsa with grilled peaches, nectarines or mangoes. If you like, add chopped onion or cilantro to the salsa. Likewise, feel free to play with the rub ingredients to make the mixture your own.

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Jun 24, 2011

I loved this! I used canned pineapple tidbits, so I couldn't actually grill my pineapple, and I didn't grill my jalapeno pepper either, but it was still absolutely delicious! We will definitely be making this one again, and next time hopefully we will have fresh, grilled pineapple and jalapeno, but even if you don't, the combination is AMAZING! My kids loved it too and there are no left overs.

—Ham n' Cheese

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Jun 13, 2011

So yummy! I thought I would have leftovers, but we all just couldn't get enough of it. My kids were fighting over the last piece. And honestly, if my kids were fighting over it, you know it was good.

—stephiebean

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Nov 08, 2011

my husband and I really liked this. The sweet taste of the pineapple was perfect to counterbalance the heat of the peppers. I will be making this again.

—bookchick

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Sep 14, 2011

made this tonight. It was amazing

—amanda.erin

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Feb 20, 2012

Oh my goodness. This dish was delish. We had to pan fry them but it was still wonderful. Sweet, spicy, bold flavors!! We are adding this to our permanent list of monthly meals!!! Thank you :) Ohh and for the salsa I added some fresh peppers only because there was a similar recipe at a pampered chef party and it was yummy. I even added some to my salad.

—alanashleywoods

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Jul 10, 2012

This was absolutely fabulous. I was so tired of cooking pork the same old way, and this recipe became one of my family's new faves. The salsa was a bit spicy for my taste, so I just added some juice from the pineapples and a bit more lime juice. I also had to use jalapeno's from a jar, but it still turned out really good. Someone should suggest a few sides that would blend good. I made chicken rice and I don't think it matched very well. Overall, excellent recipe, thanks a bunch!

—mrs.banks

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Nutrition

Calories
235 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
12.8 g
4%

Cholesterol
65 mg
22%

Fat
8.7 g
13%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
26.1 g
52%

Sodium
466 mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 235
Calories from Fat: 78

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g 13 %
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
Cholesterol 65mg 22 %
Sodium 466mg 19 %
Potassium 451mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.8g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 26.1g 52 %
Sugars 9.7g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 40 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 116 %
Niacin 97 %
Vitamin B6 52 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 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.