Southwestern Spiced Grilled Pork Chops with Plum Jalapeno Salsa
1 hour
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Summer entertaining tips:
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- Create a defined outdoor “dining room” with the outdoor furniture you already have or borrow a few pieces from inside your home.
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- Borrow from your yard and garden to create an unfussy centerpiece such as floating a large flower or even several in a glass bowl.
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- 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.
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- Keep dinnerware casual. Use pretty disposables, melamine or even mismatched pieces from second-hand stores.
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- Use a decorative tub or trough filled with plenty of ice to keep drinks cool.
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- Keep the food seasonal and casual. Serve lots of salads, vegetables and fruit.
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- Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
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- Be aware of cross-contamination when grilling meats. Always use a clean platter for the finished product.
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- 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:
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- Start with two thick bone-in pork rib chops.
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- 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!
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- Generously season the pork chops with the spice rub. Then grill.
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- While the pork chops are grilling, prepare this fresh, spicy plum and jalapeno salsa.
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- Combine all the salsa ingredients in a bowl then serve with the chops.
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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!
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 plums - ripe but firm, 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
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt - to taste
Pork Chops
- 2 bone-in rib pork chops - (10-12 ounce)
- Canola or olive oil - for grill
Instructions
Southwestern Spice Rub
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Salsa
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
Pork Chops
- Preheat a grill to medium-high. Generously season chops with spice mixture.
- 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.
- Serve chops with salsa.
Recipe Notes
MAKE AHEAD: Salsa can be made 1 hour ahead and refrigerated. Chops can be seasoned with spice rub up to 24 hours ahead of time and refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 2600mg | Potassium: 1214mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 4321IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 7mg
These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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