Santa Fe Chops With Pineapple Pepper Salsa

Name: Santa Fe Chops With Pineapple Pepper Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 pork chops (1 1/2 inches thick); 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined and chopped; 1 (19 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"Another recipe from my collection. I love grilled meats served with fruit salsa. Haven't tried this yet, but plan to very soon. Prep time does not include marinating time."

Download

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 pork chops (1 1/2 inches thick)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
Salsa
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined and chopped
1 (19 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

directions

Mix together 1/2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, cumin and chili powder. Spread mixture evenly over all surfaces of the chops; cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours. Meanwhile, prepare salsa by adding all salsa ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Cover and let rest at room temperature for an hour to blend flavors. Refrigerate for longer storage. Grill chops over moderately high heat, lid closed, for 8 minutes. Turn chops and grill 7 minutes longer. Serve with salsa.