Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Cumin and time over the coals give these hearty thick-cut pork chops deep flavor. A spicy-sweet tropical salsa made with fresh pineapple balances the dish. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in rib pork chops (about 2 1/4 lb total) |
1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 1/4 cups) |
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion |
1 fresh serrano chile, minced, including seeds |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure
2. Stir together oil, cumin, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, then rub all over pork chops, transferring chops as coated to a tray. Stir together pineapple, onion, chile, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in another bowl.
3. Lightly oil grill rack and grill pork chops (covered only if using a gas grill), turning over once, until just cooked through, 6 to 9 minutes total. Transfer to a clean platter and let stand 5 minutes. Serve with pineapple salsa.
4. Cooks' note: If you can't grill outdoors, pork chops can be cooked on a lightly oiled well-seasoned large (2-burner) ridged grill pan over moderately high heat, turning over once, about 12 minutes total.
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