Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa

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Hey, all!  I’m sharing something very special for an easy date night dinner for two that is super easy to pull together!

FarewayMeatMarket.com

I recently discovered FarewayMeatMarket.com.  The legendary Fareway Meat Market, which has provided quality, Midwest-raised, cut-to-order meat service from expert butchers for over 80 years makes their pork and beef available to you online.  ..And who isn’t totally into the convenience of online shopping?

If you’re afraid to order meat online, you must give FarewayMeatMarket.com a try!  I had never done it before but I was extremely happy with the quality.  At FarewayMeatMarket.com, they pride themselves on quality, condition and accuracy.

The meat you order from FarewayMeatMarket.com is shipped frozen to ensure proper food quality, safety and will exceed your expectations!  All their meat is rich in flavor, hand-cut, fresh and tender with no additives.  Perfect for summer grilling!

I tried their Date Night Bundle which includes:

• Two 10-ounce Iowa Pork Chops
• Two 8-ounce America’s Cut Boneless Pork Chops
• Two 12-ounce Beef Ribeye Steaks

The regular price of these items if purchased separately is $84.97.  However, the Date Night Bundle is only $59.99!  Because everything arrives frozen, you can always have perfectly portioned meats ready for everyday dining or a special romantic dinner on hand anytime!

I used Fareway’s Iowa Pork Chops for this Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa.  However, their America’s Cut Boneless Pork Chops would also be perfect.

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Looking for a fun, “weatherproof” snack to serve outdoors this summer?  Give Popchips a try!  Popchips are better-for-you snacks because they’re never fried and contain only real ingredients.  Popchips are healthy snacks and come in a wide variety of flavors such as Zesty Jalapeno Cheddar, Buffalo Ranch Ridges and Barbecue.

• New Zesty Jalapeno Cheddar is full of cheesy cheddar and pack heat with the punch of jalapeno.
• Buffalo Ranch Ridges has all the flavor of spicy, tangy buffalo sauce without the mess.  A hit of cooling ranch comes to the rescue!
• Barbecue is tangy with a hint of smoke in every chip.

Popchips are gluten-free so everyone can enjoy them!

Check out all their flavors at popchips.com and order some today!  Here’s the link to shop for Popchips online:  Shop Popchips.

With so many flavors, it’s tough to choose a favorite.  Zesty Jalapeno Cheddar pairs perfectly with these Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa so give it a try!  For a cooling touch, serve with plain sour cream.

Southern Breeze Cold Brew Sweet Tea Bags

I’m going to “come clean” right now.  I’m not much of a tea drinker.

I do, however, prefer iced tea to hot tea but having to boil water to brew the tea in order to end up with iced tea just always seems like too much work.  Then you have to let it steep and chill.  Boiling water when it’s so hot outside doesn’t sound very appealing either!

After trying Southern Breeze Cold Brew Tea, I’m a convert!

Established in 2014, Southern Breeze is an easier way to enjoy Southern-style sweet tea without all the sugar or guilt.  Their specially blended tea is presweetened with zero calories!  Individually wrapped, you can take them with you wherever you go!  Best of all, a cold thirst-quenching glass of iced tea is ready in five minutes!

Southern Breeze teas come in four amazing flavors:

• Original
• Peach
• Raspberry
• Half & Half  (half tea, half lemonade)

If you want to treat your sweetie to an adult beverage, try the peach flavor with a touch of bourbon or Half & Half with a touch of vodka!  (Please enjoy responsibly.)

Find out more about Southern Breeze at Southern Breeze Sweet Tea and use code FREESHIPPING to get free shipping on your order of $30 or more.

With FarewayMeatMarket.com, Popchips and Southern Breeze, you’ve got the makings for some fun, summer entertaining!

Here are some more summer entertaining tips:

• Create a defined outdoor “dining room” with outdoor furniture you already have or borrow a few pieces from inside your home.
• Borrow from your yard and garden to create an unfussy centerpiece such as floating a large flower or even several in a glass bowl.
• Use flameless battery-powered candles on your table so you don’t have to worry about them being knocked over or the wind blowing them out.
• Repurpose white Christmas lights by hanging them around your party area to set a festive mood.
• Keep dinnerware casual.  Use pretty disposables, melamine or even mismatched pieces from second-hand stores.
• Use a decorative tub or trough filled with plenty of ice to keep drinks cool.
• Keep the food seasonal and casual.  Serve lots of salads, vegetables and fruit.
• Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
• Be aware of cross-contamination when grilling meats.  Always use a clean platter for the finished product.
• Set plenty of citronella candles around the party area to keep bugs away.

How to make Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa:

Okay, time to talk about these easy-peasy Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa!  You’ve already got those thick, flavorful and juicy pork chops from FarewayMeatMarket.com so a simple spice rub is all they need!

• Combine all the spices in a small bowl then transfer to a jar and keep airtight.  The rub recipe makes plenty so you can use it all summer long!

• Generously season the pork chops with the spice rub.  Then grill.

While the pork chops are grilling, prepare this fresh, spicy plum and jalapeno salsa.

• Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl then serve with the chops.

What could be easier?

Serve with some simply grilled vegetables on the side and you’ve got a wonderful, casual summertime dinner for two!

Check out FarewayMeatMarket.com, Popchips and Southern Breeze on social media at:

FairwayMeatMarket.com

Facebook:  @FarewayMeatMarket

Instagram:  @FarewayMeatMarket

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Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa

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Southwestern-Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa is a delicious, summery date night dinner for two that you can pull together easily!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• SOUTHWESTERN SPICE RUB
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• SALSA
• 4 large ripe but firm plums, pitted and chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded if desired
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
• Salt, to taste
• PORK CHOPS
• 2 (10-ounce) FarewayMeatMarket.com Iowa Pork Chops --OR-- 2 (8-ounce) America's Cut Boneless Pork Chops
• Canola or olive oil for grill

Instructions

1. SOUTHWESTERN SPICE RUB: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
2. SALSA: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
3. CHOPS: Preheat a grill to medium-high. Generously season chops with spice mixture.
4. Lightly brush grates of the grill with a small amount of oil. Place the pork chops on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until pork chops reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees.
5. Serve chops with salsa.

Nutrition Information

Yield

2

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 759Total Fat 37gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 22gCholesterol 183mgSodium 3039mgCarbohydrates 50gFiber 9gSugar 33gProtein 63g

The nutritional information above is computer-generated and only an estimate. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.